Persons
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- Ihendi (Squirrel)
- And 2 children
- Ikundu (Vengeance)
- Ihana (Help)
- Pe (Viper)
- A Hunter
NOTE
This story suggests that when a neighbor flatters another, suspicion is raised that he is plotting some evil. Squirrel and the Adder professed great friendship; but their friendship was soon broken.
Claims of seniority are a constant cause of native quarrels.
A certain fetish-charm or “medicine” (generally poisonous) is supposed to be able to decide, on its being drunk by accused parties, as to their guilt or innocence.
There is a common belief in premonitions by unusual beats of the heart, or twitching of any muscle.