Prolog

Jacquard sat under the large tree breathing heavily, he was exhausted. The princess  had passed out already, this was due to much stress and hunger. Jacquard was helpless and powerless. He also felt likewise. He was hungry and must find food fast. He stood up and looked around. All he could see were bushes and tresses which made it difficult for him to get a clearer view of where they were. He looked down and stared at the princess.

“I must look for the food fast. I won’t forgive myself if more harm comes to you. I will kill myself if more harm comes to you, my princess. I will kill myself, I can’t stand the sight of the situation you in." Jacquard lamented. He bent down to feel the princess's forehead. ‘oh, my ancestors, You’re hot, my princess. I need to get you home fast as I can. First, let me go in search of food for us.’ He added and ran into the bush. He began to search the wood for any fruit. He was lucky and came to a cashew tree. Its fruits were so ripe and inviting.

 “May the gods be praised.” He exclaimed, gaining enough strength to go up the tree. He plucked as many fruits as possible as he wanted and came down. He began to gather them into the small bag he saw at the foot of the tree. When he was done, he stood up and wanted to go to where the princess was.

Just then, he saw a fierce creature staring intently at him. He became afraid. Slowly, he took out his sword and a short and got ready to fight in case the fierce creature made a move. Just as he had thought, the creature charged at him at once. A fight ensued between them. 

It was so fierce that it lasted for an hour. The creature an alligator but was not. It possesed some features that made it quite different from the well known alligator. Though jacquard was exhausted from previous ordeals, he managed to ward off the dangerous-looking creature without sustaining some injuries.

He gathered himself and picked up the remaining fruits that weren’t trampled on during the combat. He ran as fast as he could back to where the princess lay but to his dismay, she was gone.