Black anger ate at his heart; but he gave no sign, threading his way among the camp-fires until he came to one where sat an old man. a young woman was kneading with skillful fingers the tired muscles of his legs. he raised a sightless face and listened intently as negore's foot crackled a dead twig.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.