Bloemfontein.
"What? Let the Orange Free State become independent again!" Young Pillotolius was surprised upon hearing Cape Town's demand, but he felt more worried in his heart.
If it were a usual time, as a Boer, autonomy would undoubtedly be highly desirable, since the ultimate goal of the Transvaal people is to rebuild the Boer Republic.
But the current situation is special. The Transvaal people must rely on the British presence, and having the Cape Colony allow the "Orange Free State" to reinstate independence is not a good thing.
"Are the British worried about getting dragged in? The Orange Free State was originally incorporated upon Cape Town's initiative, and over the years, we have treated the British within our borders quite generously. Now they want to kick us away because of the threat from East Africa?"
No wonder Young Pillotolius thinks this way, as the British colonial status is the protective umbrella of the Orange Free State.
