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  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 15-17

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 15-17
    2026/06/05
    In which a nocturnal raid disrupts the miners' cabin as the camp-marshal accuses a chosen check-weighman of betrayal, leading to a farcical search and eventual imprisonment. The captive, confined to a stark cell, contemplates the spirit of resistance and receives clandestine aid from his comrades while enduring the harsh regimen and the strange psychology of incarceration.
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    20 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 18-20

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 18-20
    2026/06/05
    In which Hal observes the subtle and tense struggles of the miners as secretive notes are exchanged and confrontations avoided, leading to his summons before the camp-marshal, where an intricate game of threats and negotiations unfolds around his role as a check-weighman. Amidst veiled menaces and the unveiling of a forged letter, Hal engages the camp-marshal in a battle of wits, hinting at identities concealed beneath labourer's garb and the shadowed weight of influence wielded by the powerful company.
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    20 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 9-11

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 9-11
    2026/06/04
    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.
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    20 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 12-14

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 12-14
    2026/06/04
    In which Hal Smith navigates the fraught tension of his role as check-weighman, standing firm against subtle intimidation and outright threats from the company’s agents as support among the miners begins to swell. Amidst growing camaraderie and suspicion alike, he finds himself guarding against spies while thoughtfully planning the miners’ cause under the watchful eyes of foes disguised in humble labourers’ garb.
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    14 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 4-6

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 4-6
    2026/06/03
    In which Hal engages in a solemn conversation with John Edstrom, an old miner who recounts the brutal suppression of a massive strike and reflects with quiet hope on a future where workers might find justice and mercy. Subsequently, Hal finds himself entwined in the subtle manoeuvrings of mine politics, as the pit-boss enlists him to spy on the miners’ sentiments ahead of an important election, while Hal navigates these intrigues with a mix of youthful gaiety and cautious prudence.
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    21 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 7-8

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 7-8
    2026/06/03
    In which the young miner Hal enters the company store and engages in a candid conversation with local men about the corrupt political control held by the coal company, revealing the tangled loyalties and subtle threats that govern their small town. He then helps organise a secret meeting of workers determined to demand a check-weighman, where hesitant but resolute men of many nationalities begin to bind themselves into a precarious fellowship of resistance.
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    18 分
  • King Coal Book 1 - The Domain of King Coal; Sections 27-29

    King Coal Book 1 - The Domain of King Coal; Sections 27-29
    2026/06/02
    In which Hal encounters a union organiser whose quiet conviction and understanding of the miners’ plight challenge his preconceptions about labour agitation and solidarity. Their earnest conversation reveals the obstacles faced by workers in uniting for legal rights amidst company oppression, sowing the seed for Hal's cautious interest in collective action.
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    17 分
  • King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 1-3

    King Coal Book 2 - The Serfs of King Coal; Sections 1-3
    2026/06/02
    In which a young man, emboldened by youthful zeal, contemplates a delicate and risky plan to challenge the oppressive grip of the coal company, finding in the hesitant Minetti family both a warning and a stirring of resolve. As new alliances form amidst the harsh reality of camp life, he seeks to awaken courage and devise a nascent resistance, confiding in a determined woman and an aged miner whose worn strength lends a measure of hope.
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    22 分