Note 2 — CONTENTS (continued 4)

Kaluaopalena was the father of Palila and Mahinui was his mother. Hina was the grandmother2 of Palila and it was she that took him to Alanapo to be brought up by the gods. Namakaokalani3 was the king of one side of Kauai, while Kaluaopalena4 ruled the other side. These two were at war with one another constantly; and Kaluaopalena was seen to be losing and it became apparent that in a short time he would be defeated when Namakaokalani would have in his possession the whole of Kauai.