A Plea for Mercy tale

Once upon a time, four animals lived as neighbours in a small town: Njabu the Civet, Vyadu the Antelope, Uhingi the Genet, and Kudu the Tortoise. Each had their own home, yet their houses opened onto the same long street where they often gathered to talk. One afternoon, as famine gripped their land and food was scarce, they sat together