These were old men who had served under Liloa as priests and were great favorites of his. After the death of Liloa they again served under Hakau, his son, when he became the king of Hawaii. But shortly after Hakau assumed the reins of power the old men fell sick and they took some cathartic medicine. After the effects of the medicine had disappeared and a longing for food came upon them, they sent a servant to go to Hakau and get some food, meat and awa. Upon the arrival of the messenger in the presence of Hakau, Hakau asked the man: “What are you after?” He replied: “I have been sent by the old men to come to you, the king, and ask you for some food, meat and awa for them, for they have been taking some medicine and are now craving for some food.” When Hakau heard the words of the messenger, he said: “Go back and tell them that there is no food, no meat and no awa.” In the days of Liloa, Nunu and Kakohe were great favorites, for they were the custodians of the great god Kaili, and whatever they wanted was always granted them by Liloa. The influence of these two old men was so great that even Liloa could in no way enter into any conflict without their consent and advice; and Liloa was constrained from doing anything without their knowledge. These old men were consequently Liloa’s favorites, and after the death of Liloa they continued exercising the same influence over Hakau. When the messenger returned to the presence of the old men he told them all the words told him by Hakau. When they heard the report they were greatly distressed and became very sore at heart, and in time, as the refusal of Hakau to give them their small needs became more apparent, they got very angry toward Hakau. Because of this ill-treatment the old men began to conspire within themselves to give away the possession of the kingdom to Umi. Nunu said to Kakohe: “Let us go and see how fares Kaoleioku with his ward, whether good or bad.” [151] This was agreed on by the two old men and in due time they set out from Waipio, climbed the cliff and arrived in Kukuihaele. From there they continued on to Kapulena where they spent the night. On the next day they continued on their way until they arrived at Honokaa, then on to Paauhau where they rested. From this last place they continued on to Kalopa, then on to Kaumoalii, and on to Kemau where they spent that night. While they were resting at Kemau, a man who saw and recognized them on the way arrived ahead of them at Kaoleioku’s home at Laupahoehoe, Hilo, and said to Kaoleioku: “The old men Nunu and Kakohe are on their way coming to pay you a visit.” Kaoleioku then asked of the man: “When will they arrive in Hilo?” “They will arrive on the day after tomorrow.” “What is their great object in coming to make this visit?” The man replied: “I believe they are coming to look at your ward, to see whether his behavior is good or bad, for their ward, Hakau, has been treating them very badly of late.”