41.   There was a sound of chains rattling, and the fervid snarling of the beasts increased.

42.   There was a sound of soft footsteps, of chains being loosened and bolts drawn back.

43.   There was a sound of stir all over the house, pattering of feet in the corridors.

44.   There was no sound except for a pigeon burbling to itself in the road, pecking at horse-dung.

45.   There was no sound in the room apart from a clock ticking.

46.   There was no sound other than the distant roar of the ocean.

47.   There was the sound of a knife being put on to a plate.

48.   There was the sound of a siren and several police cars roared past.

49.   There was the sound of footsteps running downstairs and Jacqui rushed into his arms.

50.   There was the sound of gunfire from all sides.