Bonds of Earth, The by Thompson E.V

Author:Thompson, E.V. [E.V. Thompson]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780719808487
Publisher: Robert Hale
Published: 2012-06-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

WHEN THE DISASTER at the Wheal Hope occurred, Goran had just returned to Elworthy Farm on the pony after checking on the well-being of his sheep which had been grazing on the moor during the recent storms.

He had dismounted in the farmyard and was holding the reins of the pony and talking to Albert Bolitho when they were interrupted by the same sounds and sensation experienced by Morwenna and Marcus Grimble.

The feeling of the ground trembling beneath their feet frightened the farmyard animals and the pony almost pulled free from Goran but, as had Morwenna, Albert realized immediately what had happened.

‘The Wheal Hope must have broken through into water,’ he cried. ‘If Cap’n Pyne wasn’t prepared for it he’ll be in serious trouble.’

Succeeding in bringing the frightened pony under control, Goran said, ‘I’ll ride up there and find out what’s happening.’

‘Take me with you.’

When Goran looked at the crippled miner, his expression showed clearly his disbelief that Albert could possibly be anything but a hindrance if there was an emergency at the mine, and Albert said fiercely, ‘I may not be able to help physically but the only man on the mine who knows more of mining than me is Captain Pyne and I don’t think he’s ever experienced a serious break through into water. I have!’

A granite mounting-block, accessed by three steps stood close to where the two men were standing and Goran said, ‘I’ll help you up there. If you can get yourself into the saddle I’ll mount up behind you.’

The pony objected to carrying a double burden but, holding the reins with his arms about the miner, Goran heeled the animal into motion, calling out a brief explanation to Harriet Bolitho who was emerging from the farm cottage as they passed by.

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