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Act five, scene two

The day's harvest is poor as it stands. This kept many a farmer in bewilderment. A few of them decide to hold an impromptu meeting with the king. Ayorinde, the farmer's head speaks on behalf of the league.

AYORINDE: (Prostrates) May you live long, your majesty.

PALACE GUARDS: The King greets you.

KING ADETAYO: Ayorinde, I can see the look on your individual faces. For every mischief, there's a reason. What has gone wrong?

AYORINDE: Thank you, Kabiyesi. Today's harvest is too poor for a reason unknown to all. Historical datas shows that this has never occurred in Ijoko. We need to preserve our heritage. Our role as farmers has been played. Why loose our output to an.....? (displays obscurity)

KING ADETAYO: (Laments) This is indeed strange. The hunters also brought reports yesterday. I need to know the cause of these enormities. Someone call me Fashakin. Tell him his presence is required hastily.