Note 30 — CONTENTS (continued 5)

When Lonoikamakahiki heard these things, he questioned the messenger: “Where is the battle to take place?” The messenger replied: “There, at Waimea, on top of that hill, Hokuula, where Kamalalawalu and all Maui are stationed.” Upon Lonoikamakahiki hearing this, instantly the overseers went forth to muster all the men of Kona. It is said that there were 32,000 men30 of Kona at that time. From thence the messenger traveled till he arrived at Kapapala, in Kau, where Pupukea was residing. When he heard [the tidings], he gathered together Kau, and marched forth between Maunakea and Hualalai. The herald journeyed on and touched at Puna, at Hilo, and Hamakua, to gather the people together at Kohala, and hearing, they came. At this sallying forth, there were very many men, the paths being overcrowded and the dust rising on account of the tread of the soldiers.