Note 38 — CONTENTS (continued 5)

While Pupukea was conversing with the tutor, Makakuikalani delivered a blow with his long spear on the neck (which is the vital spot), and Pupukea fell down on the ground and remained inert.38 Said one to Makakuikalani: “Your opponent is not dead. Strike once more.” Makakuikalani answered: “He is dead, for it is a blow of the powerful.” Makakuikalani implored of Kamalalawalu: “My ration of food, you give me for my breast is pierced.”39 Makakuikalani ate until satisfied, and the taro food in the calabash was exhausted. Then he reached for the container and covered it on his head.40