101.   At the main police station downtown, U.S. soldiers blocked the entrance to prevent looting, but said the crowds milling around were friendly.

102.   At the Cholera Pond Sunday, the crowd were all ignorance.

103.   At the first two rides, the crowds were enthusiastic and savvy.

104.   At first glance, these crowds are reminiscent of the ones that turned out for Ross Perot four years ago.

105.   At the Poor House Bar and Grill on Boylston Street, the television was tuned to news, not football, and the crowd that gathered was hushed.

106.   At the Tunnel one recent Saturday night, the crowd was noticeably sparse, something many patrons attributed to the security.

107.   At our first stop, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the crowds were manageable, filling but not overwhelming the tourist destination of specialty shops.

108.   At the Armstrong house, the crowd was impressed.

109.   At the fund-raising dinner, the crowd was boisterous, chanting the names of favored candidates and giving most contenders standing ovations.

110.   At times, they were so loud it seemed as if the entire crowd was British.