ORANYAN, a brave and warlike King, founded the city of Oyo. As it was necessary for him to lead an expedition to a distant part of his kingdom, he left his son in charge of the capital during his absence. But the King was away for such a long period that it was thought he and his soldiers must have perished, and at last the people made his son King, and for some time he ruled them wisely and happily. However, Oranyan was not dead, and after many delays and hardships he again drew near to Oyo with his few surviving followers. As he approached the city he was startled to hear the notes of the Kakaki trumpet, which is sounded for the King alone. Feeling sure that nobody could be aware of his return, he asked a man working in
THE STAFF OF ORANYAN
