No, he's never had a bad accident, all the years he's been in the pit. He's been luckier than most. But everybody has it, sooner or later.

MRS. HOLROYD (shivering)

It is a horrid night.

GRANDMOTHER (querulous)

Yes, come your ways in.

MRS. HOLROYD

Hark!

[There is a quick sound of footsteps. Blackmore comes into the light of the doorway.

BLACKMORE

They're bringing him.