A Dash from Diamond City

"A Dash from Diamond City" by George Manville Fenn is a historical story set during the Boer War in South Africa, focusing on two young men, Oliver West and Ingleborough. They're given the critical mission of delivering important messages through enemy territory. The story highlights West and Ingleborough's regular office life in the diamond mining world, which is quickly interrupted by the growing threat of war and the urgent need for their mission. They must overcome challenging and stressful situations that will test their bravery and determination. The story hints at the strong bond between the two men and implies an untrustworthy character in their coworker, Anson, setting up a journey full of conflict, both from external forces and the possibility of betrayal from within.