Note 48 — Introductory material (continued 2)
Reading edition
A customary service committed only to one’s most trusted friend. Tradition asserts that Umi in his solicitude on this subject said to Koi: “There is no place, nor is there any possible way to conceal my bones. You must disappear from my presence. I am going to take back all the lands which I have given you around Hawaii, and they will think you in disgrace. You will then withdraw to another island, and as soon as you hear of my death, or that I am dangerously ill, return secretly to take away my body.” [Trans. from Jules Remy.] ↑