In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".

The bedchamber opens onto a small receiving room, and even though I sense no hearts beating in there, I pause.
Present

" They topped that one up after bringing her in, but something went queer.
Past

They unleashed a few more punches to keep their victims dazed before dashing off into the night.

Past