1776: Kunta Kinté tries once again to escape, which causes him to have his right foot amputated by slave hunters. He marries, and loses his old friend Violin. Another opportunity to escape presents itself, but Kunta gives it up to care for his wife and his newborn daughter, whom he gives the name Kizzy, a word in the language of his ancestors meaning "You don't ever leave", to symbolize his decision not to try to run away, and to devote himself to his family.