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IFEGI-OKU (WEEK 26) - "The Slaughter of the Goat" Part 2 of 5 |
WEEK 26: THE SLAUGHTER OF THE GOAT, Part 2 of 5
Wife Number Four contemplates an exit
But she dares not rise without his leave
Perhaps he waits for her to say more?
What more could she say having said it all
"Ada-mma," Obi calls, gentle as a kitten
She looks up at once, her heart brightening
It has been long since he called her his pet
His eyes also twinkle, a shot to her heart
"My husband hails me like he did as of old.
Dare I to believe he's heard my counsel?"
"He heard it and more," Obi says and then
"But do you mean to spare her completely?"
"No, sweet sir, I should never mean that.
How then would you sit among titled men?
Your recent maltreatment by Wife Number Four
Has no doubt spread throughout Imo-che.
"No, my lord, she must learn her lesson.
I ask you only in the doling of that beating,
Since the offense is grievous indeed,
Exercise caution and don't maim her more!"
"Your counsel is wise," says Obi at last
"My wickedness is known, yes, far and wide.
But let it not be said my house is also vile.
Very well, my dear, let it be as you say.
"Our Littlest Wife shall get what she ought.
Leave now, please, and tend to your chores.
Chiefly, fix ofé aku for my evening meal.
Make like you did when we were married new."
Wife Number One is utterly speechless
Then nearly trips in her haste to be gone
Straight to the kitchen to do as he bid
Obi smiles at length then his face grows hard
(to be continued)
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