Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 1 (of 3) : $b The Hawaiians' account of the formation of their islands and origin of their race, with the traditions of their migrations, etc., as gathered from original sources
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Fornander collection of Hawaiian antiquities and folk-lore, Volume 1 (of 3) : $b The Hawaiians' account of the formation of their islands and origin of their race, with the traditions of their migrations, etc., as gathered from original sources
Folklore -- Hawaii; Hawaii -- Social life and customs; Hawaiian language -- Texts; Legends -- Hawaii
On this return Kaikilani proceeded to Napoopoo and there found that all
the chiefs of Hawaii had taken everything for themselves and were in
open revolt against Lonoikamakahiki. Upon seeing this, Kaikilani’s love
for Lonoikamakahiki returned and she took pity on him, and was not in
sympathy with the wish of Kanaloakuaana and the other chiefs. Because
of this Kaikilani began to entertain a desire to go back and make a
search for Lonoikamakahiki to inform him of the open revolt of the
chiefs of Hawaii. On this return of Kaikilani, Lonoikamakahiki had in
the meantime continued on his journey and was on Oahu.
CHAPTER IV.
THE SAILING OF LONOIKAMAKAHIKI TO OAHU.—ARRIVAL OF
OHAIKAWILIULA.—LONOIKAMAKAHIKI’S CONTEST WITH KAKUHIHEWA.
After Kaikilani’s return to Hawaii from Molokai, and the inclement
weather had ceased, making the ocean fit for traveling, then
Lonoikamakahiki set sail from Kalaupapa for Oahu, landing at Kailua in
Koolaupoko. Upon the arrival of Lonoikamakahiki he found that
Kakuhihewa was living at Kailua, residing at his palace.
When Lonoikamakahiki was approaching Kailua, Lanahuimihaku and his
companion recognized the canoe of Keawenuiaumi, so they said to
Kakuhihewa: “It is the king of Hawaii, Lonoikamakahiki.” As Kakuhihewa
and the others had heard that Lonoikamakahiki was a man well versed in
the arts of hoopapa, they therefore made preparations and awaited for
the arrival of Lonoikamakahiki with everything ready for a contest.
Upon the arrival of Lonoikamakahiki, and the double canoe was hauled
ashore, the king and the baggage were taken up and carried to the
palace of Kakuhihewa.
On the next day Ohaikawiliula arrived. She was a chiefess from Kauai,
and because of the great cunning and learning displayed by
Lonoikamakahiki he won Ohaikawiliula and was allowed the honor of
entertaining her that night, thereby giving him further subjects with
which to carry on in the game of hoopapa. After having won
Ohaikawiliula for the one night, without ever having an idea of
committing any sin with the chiefess from Kauai, only wishing to
procure further subjects for his contest with Kakuhihewa, they removed
themselves to the end of the house set apart for the use of
Lonoikamakahiki. After they had talked of various matters
Lonoikamakahiki asked of the chiefess: “When you set sail from Kauai,
were you in possession of any new chant having its origin in Kauai?”
Ohaikawiliula answered: “There is a chant, but it is one relating to
myself.” [247] Lonoikamakahiki again asked: “Is it a new chant?”
Ohaikawiliula again replied: “Yes, it is a very late one. It has not
become known in the country districts. It was chanted only in the royal
court up to the time of my departure.” Lonoikamakahiki again asked her:
“What is the title of the chant?” Ohaikawiliula replied: “The Mirage of
Mana.” After this conversation between the two, Lonoikamakahiki began
the study of the chant until dawn, by which time he had committed it to
memory.
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