Peaceable folk lived in terror of the thunder of approaching hooves.

Then Gathrid, too, heard the faint sound of approaching hooves.

In the sudden quiet, Rod heard the drum of approaching hooves - the soldiers, coming to check up on the Queen's loyal subjects.

Then she recognized the vibration of approaching hooves.

It was like a ringing in her ears, a knocking on the door to her soul, the swift clip-clop of approaching hooves.

This sound was soon overwhelmed by that of approaching hooves.

None of them heard the clatter of approaching hooves.

A drumming in the distance, like the clamor of approaching hooves.

Faintly, O'Leary heard the thud of approaching hooves.

Then he heard approaching hooves.