Note 65 — PREFACE. (continued 2)
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When Kawelo heard the remarks made by the priests, he rolled down the cliff.65 When Kanewahineikiaoha saw Kawelo roll down the cliff, she threw out her pikoi which Kawelo caught hold of. His wife asked him: “What is the matter with you, Kawelo?” Kawelo replied: “I was ashamed for you,66 because they said I was a born servant.” Kanewahineikiaoha then said: “How strange of you! You must first consider whether you are a born servant. Had I not seen you, you would have been killed.” Kawelo then thought for a while, and chanted as follows: