A coal miner was trapped by an accident deep in the heart of the earth, and after the initial shock of realizing what had happened, the man took inventory to see how badly he was hurt.  His carbon lantern, the only light that he had, was buried under the debris which had covered him.  But his hands were free.  One leg was pinned by a large timber.  After the initial shock, he knew that he was pretty badly bruised and frightened.  Who wouldn't be scared?