The eponymous inspector was staring into a house in which an Edwardian family were preparing for a dinner to celebrate their daughter's engagement.

Again the inspector stared hard at De Sousa.

The inspector stared at the guns.

The inspector stared at her for a long moment.

Both the inspectors were staring at him.

The sergeant made his report and the inspector stared grimly at the prisoners, after which he gave some order and the other men moved towards them.

The inspector stared at them both glumly.

The inspector stared about him in bewilderment.

Starting back, the inspector stopped short and stared at the bullet-riddled creature.

The inspector stared at him heavily.