Reference : MM-1-21-63

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : Morgan refers to Gluckman (1965), on the Barotse, and Cheyenne proverb: "An old boil is revived by a new boil”, presumably meaning that once water has been boiled, it can be made to boil again People who have been forgiven a basic offence will repeat their mistake. Those who commit a first offence are liable to be prosecuted. Moerman argues that the villagers are showing their dissatisfaction with settlements handed down by the court.

Extent and medium : Punch card