"My name is being bandied about," said Manda, coming down the stair followed by her attendant, pretty Momie.

Blade watched him disappear down the stairs followed by the ceboid squad.

Sand showered, rattling down the stair, followed by a grinding avalanche of rock and debris.

A little later she heard pounding footsteps on the stairs, followed by the sound of one door after another being thrown open then slammed shut.

She went down stairs, followed by the old man.

The surviving archers scrambled down the stairs followed by Carfilhiot.

There was a moment's stalemate before one of them made a dash for the stairs, closely followed by his partner.

Naltecona rose to his feet and sauntered down the stairs, closely followed by his horde of courtiers.

He drew his sword as he spoke and darted down the winding stairs, closely followed by his four comrades.

Eve howled with rage, turned and fled, dashing down the stairs, followed by her mother, who yelled something to someone on the stairs.