TALES FROM TIMES BEFORE - IWOFA OLOFIN (EPISODE FOUR)

STORY SERIES 

…warm reception he gave them in apparent recognition of their worth, Orunmila had come to expect that Olofin would waive the matter of any security against the repayment of the loan.

“You will give me an Iwofa to work for me, as well as produce a guarantor to ensure that your Iwofa does not run away. Should he do so, of course, the guarantor will find a replacement for him. Also, the guarantor will ensure that the loan you take from me will be paid in full” Olofin further explained.

“Ha Olofin, Orunmila cried in dismay. “You are demanding an Iwofa as well as a guarantor from me!”

“Never mind, Orunmila, Esu placated, I will give you my own son as the Iwofa against Orunmila’s loan. Furthermore, I will stand guarantor that my son does not abscond, and also, that the loan you will give Orunmila will be repaid in full.

“Fine, all conditions satisfied!” Olofin handed over the required sum of money to Orunmila as soon as Esu produced his son as security against the loan.

“Wo, you, come here” Olofin called one of his sons eru instantly, put this boy on the farm to work along with the others there”

That was how Esu’s son started work on Olofins farm. Now, Olofins farm was very large, and he had numerous eru and other Iwofa working for him on it. Olofin’s own son too worked on that farm.

Orunmila was now able to consult Ifa for his sick child. Ifa revealed the cause of the boy’s illness. Prayers were offered for him and the sacrifices prescribed were performed as Orunmila now had the wherewithal to do everything that was required for…To be continued on Thursday.

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