Note 19 — CONTENTS. (continued 5)

At this moment, Aikanaka had an instinctive knowledge that a canoe was then floating and called to his messenger: “Say, Haweo!” “What is it?” Haweo replied. “You run out and inquire regarding that canoe, whether it be a war canoe, or, if not, a sightseeing one.” The latter hurried off and soon stood above the landing and inquired of the men on the canoe: “What is the nature of the canoe?” Kamalama made reply: “A canoe to carry on war.” “Shall that one canoe enable you to make a sweeping conquest of Wailua here?” At which the messenger returned and stood in the presence of the king. The king said: “What is the nature of the canoe?” “A war canoe.” Immediately some warriors were sent out; Walaheeikio was their chief and skilled in various wars. His (Kawelo’s) ulus saw him; and Kamalama said: “There he is, a man with warriors.” Kawelo informed [them]: “That is Walaheeikio. You disengage me.”19 At which he was taken out, and he stood on the platform20 of their canoe. The warrior of Aikanaka called forth a challenge: “Who is your champion of that canoe?” Kawelo then replied: “Myself.” The warrior remarked: “There is not the slightest doubt that this javelin will spare you. My javelin has not even missed the blade of grass and the grasshopper, but lo! with yonder hut,21 my javelin shall never fail to hit the mark.” Kawelo thereupon recited this chant: