The example in the question used "smelled" and "smelling" twice. We know he smelled something bad because its garbage and his reaction to the smell (he holds his nose).
Jeff told me that he had packed the torch. Jack explained to me that he can't go to sleep because of the heavy rain. Kate asked me if I had heard a strange noise outside. Ellen said that she's really frightened of dogs. Jacob told us not to leave the tent at night.
