"We're remaining watchful that some of the strident words used in the aftermath of the attacks are not followed by deeds," he said.

Yana relaxed, but remained watchful.

The acrid smoke burned our eyes, but we remained watchful and proceeded with all caution, pausing every few paces to listen.

Webb could go at it for hours, his eyes remaining cool and watchful no matter how she panted and jerked her hips and worked him over, as if he knew she regarded it as a competition and was damned if he'd let her win.

The guards, with green pennants hanging from their lances, remained watchful, but made no threatening motions.

Benden gave a discreet hand signal to the two marines, who took the end seats at the long table and remained watchful, taking only small sips of the celebratory wine.

Margaret did not reply, but remained watchful.

The most compelling aspect of this story is the manner in which the gravedigger's daughter creates a new persona, remaining tense and watchful even as she launches herself into the role of an American whom she christens Hazel Jones.