Of a Man who slaughtered a Chick As we walked in to the compound to know the cause of the loud screams that we had heard from far and wide,we found people scattered all over the compound talking in whispers.The mood in that typical African homestead was sombre and would have confused the Devil and make him flee. Women seemed more moved by whatever it was that had happenned.In the falling dusk,from a far,one could tell that all was not well in that compund. John Havoc was well known in Thungururu village for his generosity and his piety.He was short of words,a man who could seemingly not hurt the smallest of insects that tread on this world.When he spoke,both men and women,boys and girls,paid heed to his words and longed to fetch a thing or two from his well of wisdom.He was a man anyone could hardly disregard. John had a good taste when it came to women.When he was chosing his partner for the 'rest' of his life,he made sure that he went for the best in the village.Al...