During the Carnival these dignitaries made a gallant show, drawn in the state carriage, to which six gayly decorated mules were attached, and preceded by a trumpeter.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
This was done by a blast from the trumpet; and Triton was hence feigned to have been Neptune's trumpeter.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
A lady who was presented at court, and who felt-as she described herself-wonderfully at her ease, began talking, and, without wishing to speak loud, discovered that she was shouting like a trumpeter.
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood