Old man at the bridge

The story was about an old man, who was taking care of animals. But soon left them because of artillery. He was worried for them. “I was taking care of animals,” he said dully, but no longer to me. “I was only taking care of animals.”  Bridge-connection between life and death. Dove-symbol of peace. The carrying man

Spectacles, artillery, shepherd, herdsman, rimmed, cart, dully.