There is still too much talking, but silence has returned.

The night closed about once more, and the silence returned.

The silence returned, and this time he did not break it.

A car drove past on the main road, then silence returned.

The door closed and silence returned to the quiet street.

In a few moments it had passed by and the silence returned.

The total silence returned, a few lights appeared in the distance.

By ten o'clock silence and sleep had returned to the coach.

When the silence returned, he continued, "It's time to put our decisions into action."

Then the creature took to the air again, looking for a new target, and silence returned.