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Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 2 (of 3)

Note 14 — CONTENTS. (continued 5)

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At the end of the recital of his chant an invitation was shouted back by the young woman; whereupon they both proceeded and entered the house. The father of the young woman said: “What is the cause that brings you two hither?” He replied, giving his answer precisely, “Both of us have come here to investigate into your performance; that is the cause for which I journeyed hither.” Immediately they were taught, and they attained skill in that branch. They remained under instruction until the use of all weapons had been taught them, when fear dawned on the instructor lest they should all be defeated by Kawelo; so he withheld a certain method14 which he did not impart to Kawelo—this was warfare with stones.

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