7. I rushed in the direction of the town, in search of my friend.
8. Considering the rate at which he was walking, he must have covered the ground in less than a quarter of an hour.
9. I was afraid that, in spite of his promise, he had already gone out.
10. Let us drink the stirrup-cup before you go.
11. I hope (use a conjunction instead of a verb) that you will arrive in time!
12. It was sad enough (do not use ‘assez’) to make one weep.
13. When I approached, they were all dying with laughter.
14. Feeling he was going to hear something extraordinary, he advanced without being seen by anybody.
15. Then it was that I learnt what cowards men can be!
16. The orator’s gestures must have been very comical, judging by the transports of the audience.