The voices ceased for a time, then G-8 heard them again, coming suddenly closer.

Here the voice ceased, and I instantly turned my head.

When his voice had ceased there was silence in the room.

Where even his voice, and the words that burned in it, would cease.

The voices soon ceased, and it seemed to him as if every one had left the cell.

And not till the voice ceased speaking did he know it for his own.

After a few minutes, though, the voices ceased, and she heard nothing further until light footsteps came to her door.

Again the voice ceased, and I thought that all was over.

Then the voice ceased, and Meg knew that she was alone.

For the time being, at least, all the voices ceased.