Dark World of Frank Muller and the Vaal Night
The narrative follows Frank Muller as he wrestles with fear, guilt, and a dangerous love for Bessie. A witch doctor servant and brutal companions drive him toward moral collapse while storms, midnight murder, and a looming court verdict haunt his path along the Vaal to Wakkerstroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Muller
Napoleon
Vaal
Allieve
Hendrik
Bans
Bessie
Muller
Wakkerstroon
Silas Croft Defies Boers as Marauders Seize Home
In a confrontation at Silas Croft’s farm, Frank Muller leads Boers to arrest the English landowner. Silas refuses to surrender, is clubbed and wounded, and is dragged to the veranda where Bessie and Muller escort him. The flag is taken down, a mock republic declared, and Croft rants at his conquerors before collapsing, bloodied and dishonored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas
Bessie
Kaffir
Pretoria
Guay
Jess
Beasie
John
Frank Muller
Lerson
Drakensberg
Majuba
Silas Croft
Ellic Teces
Bilas Croft
Jobo
Nek
Jantje
Janije
Bernie
Hans Coetzee
Hendedis
Tans Coatzee
Muler
Hendrik
Conla
Muller
Hans
Ons Syed
Siles Croft
Republic
Beas
Buskes
van der Linden
Potchefstroom
Meie Barber
Mailer
Nephew
Hans Coetsee
Besse
Coetzee
Jon
Transvaal
Aaid
Bilns
Boera
Sober Up Remedy Led Groom From Bridegroom Tale
A sensational tale recounts a dramatic attempt to sober a drunken groom before his wedding. A friend forces cayenne in ginger ale, ice water, and a stomache pounding, followed by cold wraps, leaving the groom briefly delirious then sober and joking about the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Cere
Asettes
New York Sun
No Mercy in the Moor Fire
A villain schemes to seize a damsel and crush resistance. He muses on storming Mooifontein, forcing surrender, and killing the old man to claim what he desires. His three years of unrequited passion seem to end with a clear, ruthless plan and a throne in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Hendrik
Mooifontein
Silas
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Musler Muller
Golog
Uncle Siles
Kaffr
Migis
Bel Ba
Bazal
Om Croft
Basa
Missie
Himelf
Ion
Bis
Engishman
Seret
Pnet NW Sen
Col
H. M. Greens
Kanes
Barber Brow
Lawrence
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