Note 12 — CONTENTS (continued 5)

This mele of return sarcasm likens stubby, mature Pupukea to the spherical breadfruit (ulu), first used in the game of maika (now stone) rolling, whence its name, that was capable of covering or clearing the length of the course, a prepared way on gently sloping land. Hence a dangerous opponent. Also, as the prickly leaved sugar-cane of Kohala that would hurt the mouth if eaten, so would Pupukea prove to be. ↑