Then he understood the kettle-like clang which this strange ringer had disseminated over the town.

He shouted to him to stop, but Granoux did not hear.

Rougon was obliged to take hold of his frock-coat, and then the other recognising him, exclaimed in a triumphant voice: "Ah! you've heard it.

At first I tried to knock the bell with my fists, but that hurt me.

Fortunately I found this hammer.