As the tom-tom beating increased in loudness as the village drew near, the boys' hearts began to beat a little faster.
"The Boy Aviators in Africa"
Captain Wilbur Lawton
I jumped out of the bed, and hurled the boot-jack at him with all my strength; but had only the satisfaction to hear him go down stairs chuckling at his escape; and as he reached the parlour, the increase of mirth and the loudness of the laughter told me that he was not the only one who was merry at my expense.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
I thought it a fortunate circumstance that sounds were conveyed so distinctly into my apartments: though I speak chiefly of the bed-chamber; for it was the loudness of the keeper's voice, and the stillness of surrounding objects, which most contributed to my hearing him in the front apartment.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft