Note 42 — CONTENTS
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Halemano continued chanting and throwing the kilu until he had the required number, fifteen, sufficient to win the contest; so Kikekaala lost to Halemano and she became his.42 The contest was then ended and they prepared to retire, according to the wager. As they were leaving the kilu house, Kamalalawalu stepped in between Kikekaala and Halemano,43 ready to ask to be forgiven, but Kikekaala pulled Halemano away, saying to Kamalalawalu: “You deserted him and here you are coming after him again. He shall not return to you.” As Kikekaala and Halemano departed, Kamalalawalu stood there weeping; she placed her hands at her back and as the tears flowed down her face, she chanted the following lines: