Note 5 — Introductory material

After these instructions had been imparted by Akahiakuleana to Umi, she said to Omaokamau: “You must accompany the boy, and you must carry the war club for him; take good care of the war club of Liloa.” When the two boys arrived at a place called Koakea they met a boy by the name of Piimaiwaa. Piimaiwaa then asked them: “Where are you two going?” They answered: “To Waipio.” Umi then said to Piimaiwaa: “Will you be my adopted5 son?” Piimaiwaa replied: “Yes.” They then proceeded on their way until they came to the river in the Waipio valley called Wailoa; they then swam across it and climbed the opposite bank; and when they looked they saw the house of Liloa standing before them. When they drew near the house Umi said to Omaokamau and Piimaiwaa: “You two remain here while I go in and meet Liloa. If I should get killed, you two must retrace your steps over the road we have come by; but if I should live we will all live.”