Shadowy figures were approaching, a few of them bearing torches.

The door swung open, and men bearing torches rushed out.

Close behind came Certak and a score of warriors bearing torches.

Wagons met them, and a handful of Earth staffers, bearing torches.

Files of men bearing torches began to work their way through the trees in answer to the calls.

Presently two guards, bearing torches and careful of their steps, came to investigate the sound.

It was night on the moon, and all through the town were stationed slaves bearing torches.

What looked like a vigilante committee was converging on us, bearing torches.

As darkness had fallen, he went escorted by two slaves bearing torches.

Presently he returned again, and with him were soldiers bearing torches.