Note 22 — Introductory material (continued 3)

When Kepakailiula arrived at Waimea, Kauai, where he landed, he took his canoe and broke it into small pieces22 and left them on the shore. He then started off until he came to a man of note, who was very wealthy, a high chief under Kaikipaananea. When Kepakailiula met him he was taken in and made the friend of this chief. On the next day he asked his friend: “What is the cause of the shouts in that house where the people are gathered?” His friend replied: “That is our king, Kaikipaananea, he is wrestling. After that they will have a boxing match, and then they will give and answer riddles; no one can beat him, he is always the winner.” Kepakailiula again asked: “Can it be seen?” “Why not?” “Let us go there then?” When they arrived the place was packed with people.