I merely realized that it was possible, from your story, for Monsieur Lawrence to go to the poison cupboard. 
I noticed that Monsieur Lawrence could have gone to the poison cupboard.
There is no way Monsieur Lawrence could have gone to the poison cupboard.
i think it's plausible i might hand down a death sentence to these people
The people are trying to chase down a criminal that stole an old lady's purse.
Alsace may be a French province, but it displays prominent German cultural influence.
The road was not busy.
The people are playing with water.
A stunt man is eating lunch and getting ready for the next scene