The author describes the atmosphere in the tinnel leading to smaug's lair this way: also it was undoubtedly hot in the tunnel. wisps of vapor floated up and past him [bilbo] and he began to sweat. a sound, too, began to throb in his ears, a sort of bubbling like the noise of a large pot galloping on the fire, mixed with a rumble as of a gigantic tom-cat purring. which word does not describe the mood this passage creates? a. uncomfortable b. tense c. suspenseful d. pleasant