Note 53 — CONTENTS. (continued 6)

When Kawelo had been placed on the frame53 of the structure, those who were to keep watch over the corpse of Kawelo retired and rested a few days, because they were much exhausted from the previous encounter. But before Kawelo had been placed on the platform of the structure, he was wrapped up. The manner of its preparation was like the rolling up of a tobacco bundle, though not exactly, for he was laid out at full length and placed on top.54 The rope with which it was fastened was wauke rope. The king, Aikanaka, had previously instructed the guards, who were the sister and the brother-in-law of Kawelo, saying: “Whilst he remains on the platform of the structure, this is my behest to you two: Take good care of the corpse of the deceased until two ten-day55 periods have gone by, when I will know that the body of the chief has become decayed. I shall dispatch a messenger hither to make inquiries concerning the body of Kawelo, and you will inform him.” “It is agreed,” the guards said. The king then withdrew with his men and the companion of Kawelo during his early childhood.