The old men then began their homeward journey, and on the sixth day they arrived at Waipio and proceeded to make a call on Hakau. When Hakau saw them, he said: “The Hilo travelers have returned.” The old men replied: “Yes,” and they then paid their respects to the king, greeting him. After a while Hakau asked the old men: “Have you two seen Umi?” They replied: “Yes, we have seen him.” Hakau again asked: “How is he getting along?” “He is still living with his guardian, Kaoleioku.” The old men then continued: “That is the reason of our return; a kapu for your god must be declared and feathers procured.” [158] Hakau then said: “Why so? Isn’t such a thing done only when war is expected? I see no prospects of a coming conflict, so why declare a kapu for the god?” The old men replied: “We have seen your younger brother’s men; they are too many for your comfort. He is likely to come some day and fight you while our eyes are weak; therefore, this is the proper time, while his men are yet few.” By these remarks from the old men, the king was greatly pleased. Their straightforward replies to his questions dispelled all doubts in his mind, for he believed they were telling the truth. However, they were not. On the day of Ole [159] that was followed by Kaloa, Kaoleioku and Umi and all their men took up their journey; no one was allowed to remain behind. After six days had been consumed on the way they at last arrived at Kemamo, a place directly above Waipio. That day being the day of Kane, the day agreed by them as the day to be declared as kapued for the god of Hakau. Upon their arrival at this place they proceeded to gather stones to carry with them down to Waipio. The stones were bundled up into ti-leaf [wrappers], and made to resemble bundles of potatoes. The people were then all put to do this work; no one was allowed to be idle. When the bundles were all ready the downward journey was resumed. Those allowed to go without any bundle of stones in their hands were the chief Umi, the priest Kaoleioku, Umi’s adopted son Koi, Piimaiwaa, and Umi’s uncle Omaokamau. When they came to the edge of the cliff they spent the night there. On the next day, the day of Lono, was the day when the feather god of Hakau was to be readorned with new feathers. On this morning of Lono, Hakau said to the old men: “This is the first time that a kapu has ever been declared for my god when I, the king, remain at home, while all the men go to the mountain.” The old men replied: “Yes, for you to accompany the people would have been the proper thing to do if your younger brother was making the first advances; but you see in this case you are the one who will make the first attack. Even if mistakes are made by your men, that will not matter; your men are so numerous that you will surely win; there is no mistake in that.” When the king heard this he was much pleased. So the four of them remained at home; the king Hakau, Nunu, Kakohe and the chief steward.