They said also: “The chief is not at home; you must prepare food for him, that when he comes in the evening he may eat.”
They gave her millet to grind. She ground it very coarse, and made bread that was not nice to eat.
In the evening she heard the sound of a great wind. That wind was the coming of the chief. He was a big snake with five heads and large eyes. Mpunzikazi was very much frightened when she saw him. He sat down before the door and told her to bring his food. She brought the bread which she had made. Makanda Mahlanu (Five Heads) was not satisfied with that bread. He said: “You shall not be my wife,” and he struck her with his tail and killed her.
Afterwards the sister of Mpunzikazi said to her father: “I also wish to be the wife of a chief.” [[53]]
Her father replied: “It is well, my daughter; it is right that you should wish to be a bride.”
The man called all his friends, and a great retinue prepared to accompany the bride. The name of the girl was Mpunzanyana.
In the way they met a mouse.
The mouse said: “Shall I show you the road?”
Mpunzanyana replied: “If you will show me the way I shall be glad.”
Then the mouse pointed out the way.