Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a poor herdsman named Makgaola. 

One day he ventured out into the marketplace, and saw that it was alive with whispers about a challenge decreed by none other than the King.

On foot, he traversed the vast kingdom and finally caught a glimpse of the long line of suitors wrapped around the King’s castle. Makgaola’s arrival to the back of the line brought about hundreds of gasps, and bursts of endless laughter from the men. Not a single one considered Makgaola a worthy opponent, given his shabby and meagre appearance.

Silent to the ridicule, Makgaola stood in line until it was his rightful turn. As he stepped in front of the King, the King raised his hand to silence him. Before Makgaola could begin his tale, the King waved him off.

Just as he was being dragged outside of the chamber and the King turned his back to him, Makgaola raised his voice and began his folktale. Verse upon verse, rhyme upon rhyme, Makgaola stunned and entranced the King. His eyes were fastened on the humble yet masterful herdsman.

Pleasantly surprised and satisfied, the King named Makgaola the winner of the challenge. He rightfully married the most beloved and beautiful Princess in all the land, and they went on to live happily ever after.