Note 1 — PREFACE. (continued 2)
Reading edition
In the trip out [to meet Keawenuiaumi], Pakaa’s paddle, Lapakahoe,1 was taken by Kuapakaa, who took the important seat, the one in the stern, while Pakaa took the front seat. When they saw the canoes coming, Pakaa kept his eyes down, making believe that he was looking for uhu,2 with his long hair let down over his eyes. They were in this position when the canoes came along; some with two men, some with three men and so on; some bearing the food and stewards, some the commanding officers, some the women and some the warriors.