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South African Veldt Dilemma Tracks a German Correspondent
The narrative follows Charles Schaefer and Tom Barker fleeing Boer outposts in Transvaal with a German correspondent, Schaefer forcing a choice over horses and a wounded Black runner. Barker rebels, a fight ensues, and Schaefer rides on leaving Barker behind to pursue dispatches toward Tugela. Barker later reaches British camp with a guide, uncertain fate of Schaefer amid rumors of capture or death.
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Charles Schaefer
Reuter
Transvaal
Tom Barker
Shaefer
Barker
Shhaefer
Ladysmith
Ile
la ‘Ysorith
London
Tugela River
Schaefer
Wien
Mareer
Tin
Mass
Germany
Kailirs
Tugela
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