When Oyaikan, the witch, reached Calabar, there was a big play being held in the town. People were enjoying the feast. She went to the play, and walked about boldly so that people might look at her. The people praised her beauty. Word was quickly brought to King Mbotu. He was fond of beautiful girls, and ordered that she be brought before him immediately. When he looked at her, he fancied her so much that he at once decided to marry her. Oyaikan was delighted as she had never expected to get the opportunity so fast. So, she prepared a petite meal for the King. In that meal, she added a strong medicine which would send the King into a trance. Then, she went down to the river for a bath. When she had finished, it was getting dark. She went to the palace carrying the dish on her head.
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