Note 13 — Introductory material (continued 2)

Kiihele approached the house in which Makolea was living and stood by the door and saluted the two people within, which salutation was returned by Makolea and her attendant. At the sight of Kiihele, Makolea and her attendant were much impressed with his manliness and beauty, being much superior to that of the people of Kona; so they were over anxious to please him and his call was made very pleasant. The two then invited Kiihele to enter, which invitation was accepted and Kiihele entered and sat down by the door. Makolea then asked him: “Where are you from?” Kiihele answered: “I came along the road.” “What is the object of this unannounced visit?” “I am in search of a wife.” “For yourself?” asked Makolea. “For our son,” answered Kiihele. “Is he as handsome as yourself?” continued Makolea. “No, I am but as the skin on his feet.”13 When the princess heard the answers made by Kiihele, she became excited and wanted to meet the young man right away; so she told Kiihele: “Go and bring the man whom you wish to be my husband and don’t be slow.”