Old Tortoise the Wise One: Ii

2 indeed, he was reckoned the wisest as he laid a wisdom bag by his chest; ah, mbe the tortoise, a full-bearded beast as were the associates of his deep forest – & he was proud to stand his head erect such as made one like a governor-elect! his dream of an appropriate mansion in mind tho’ of limbs weary, smart was his aging mind to discern that none in the province of beasts made yet an invention in aid of the empire of beasts old nwaoporocha chose unhurried life to lead & to revamp a riverside haven his mustard seed! “the forest made a great pasture for all” thot he – yet his lazy limbs contrived the crafty tree that summed up his four-score & seven years nervous & gloomy was he for the naught of days spent – yet, old mbe opted for a slow-smart life wishing to refurbish his haven without strife!