Note 1 — CONTENTS (continued 6)

Kekuawahine was a master hand at deceiving and falsifying; he could turn an untruth into a reality; from correct to incorrect, and so forth. When Kamehameha was residing at Pakaka,1 Kona, Oahu (that is the place where “White man Jim” lives), at the time that the islands from Hawaii to Niihau were subjugated by him, he was living with his wife, Kaahumanu. Kanaihalau was an uncle of Kaahumanu, whom she placed in power over Hamakua, Kawaihae and Waimea. These lands are on Hawaii, and of course, Kanaihalau became very much favored by his niece, Kaahumanu. On this account Kekuawahine and all the chiefs were very envious of him, and could not get along together at Waimea and Kawaihae. Therefore Kekuawahine meditated on a plan of action.