Note 5 — CONTENTS (continued 6)
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The place where Kahahana was residing was at Kaneohe, in Koolaupoko. When the messenger appeared before him, he delivered Kahekili’s order. Kahahana on hearing this message questioned5 his priests: “How are these words of the king?” The priests answered: “O king! It is not wise that you comply and restore the land to him, because you are well prepared at this time; you have nothing lacking.6 Therefore, let there be strife and by the point of the spear and javelin will be decided your victory or your dispossession.”