The men in uniform under the influence of the enchanted porridge were inhabited by tremendous strength and vitality.
Guided by the Commander in Chief's henchman Baba, they built up before the sunset half of the bridge over the river in Okunde's west gate.
The sky was now completely dark and the imperial warriors deserved a good meal and rest after their hard work.
Hence the interim aide-de-camp Baba sent them back to the barracks and ordered the cook of the administrative headquarters to distribute them the finest food he had along with energizing drinks.
The men in uniform were given red beans with red-oiled cassava paste and fresh mango juice. They dined and were full.
Thereafter they went to sleep though the evening had just begun, for they were extremely exhausted and had to resume the construction of the bridge the next day morning.
