Note 52 — PREFACE. (continued 2)

After the death of Kahakaloa, Kaehuikiawakea returned to the top of the hill to report to Aikanaka the death of Kahakaloa. Upon his arrival in the presence of Aikanaka, Aikanaka asked him: “Where is Kahakaloa?” “He is dead.” Aikanaka then said: “How could it be possible for a man that was maimed52 as he was to live? I suppose he was allowed to come back so that I could see for myself that it was the king’s pig,53 for his ear was cut off.”