among the Ibo
among the Ibo, the art of conversation is regarded very highly
age was respected
age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered
they paid
they paid short courtesy to prominent men
a great man
a great man, and so all the clan was at his funeral
because he had taken titles
because he had taken titles, Ezeudu was to be buried after dark with only a glowing brand to light the sacred ceremony