Dolph lay and listened earnestly; counted every footfall; listened and listened if the steps should return-until, exhausted by watching and agitation, he fell into a troubled sleep.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Nay, in a sort of half-dazed fashion he went and opened the door and left it wide-might there not be some shadowy footfall on the empty stair!
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
Never was soft and sure footfall more welcome.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black