The mysterious deaths, getting past locked doors and alert guards, it had to tie in.

But there were no alert guards at Amavarati that night.

With the gate closed, even a small contingent of alert guards might slaughter hundreds.

The alert guards kept a firm grip on me.

Still, this was a problem he'd dealt with before, and against guards far more alert than this fellow seemed.

The next time, there might not be an alert, sympathetic guard watching out for you.

Very relaxing-but too much so for one like myself who must stay on guard, alert and aware at all times.

"Maybe this is a good time to start saying a prayer," she muttered as one of the alert guards noticed her on the path.

Their progress was smooth, until an alert guard slowed them down.

Although most people in the camp were sleeping, there was no shortage of alert guards.