Mechanically, my feet worked to and fro on the pedals.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
In the slate drawing-rooms a fanciful notion of the Count's was carried into effect and was greatly admired, though, I believe, owing to the great expense, the mode was not adopted in other houses, namely, on the folding-doors of the suite being thrown open to admit company, certain pedals connected with them were put in motion, and a strain of music was produced, which announced the presence of guests, and the doors of each of the drawing-rooms when opened took up the air, and continued it until closed.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
As a reward she allowed them to try the instrument before she locked it up, showing them the various stops and pedals, and how they were to be used.
"The Manor House School"
Angela Brazil