Note 11 — CONTENTS (continued 4)

Kiihele then returned to Paliuli and on his arrival he was asked by Kiinoho: “What success have you had on your journey?” Kiihele answered: “I have found a wife.” “Who is she?” “Makolea.” “Yes,” said Kiinoho, “she is a good woman; she is, however, engaged to marry Kakaalaneo, the king of Maui, because of the great fear entertained of him, as he is very skilful in the use of the spear. It is said that he is so skilful that he never misses a grass blade, a flea or an ant.” They remained at home until the next morning when they wept11 and wailed because of their great love for Paliuli. They wept for the trees, the plants they raised and everything they labored for. After the weeping they dedicated the land to their god and the land has been in his keeping to this day.