King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 9-11

In which a determined group of miners, led by Hal and guided by the pragmatic counsel of their comrades, resolves to demand a check-weighman to ensure fairness in their work, despite the looming threat of violence and company opposition. The tense days that follow are marked by small acts of defiance, anxious plotting, and the quiet courage of men who stand steadfast against an indifferent and powerful adversary.