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mediately set his mind to the study of how he could get control of the kingdom for his 

 chief, Umi, for he was well aware that Umi would some day make his mark, and that 

 he woi:ld, therefore, receive his share of the benefits. He then began to take to his 

 home all the people that he could find. He also went extensively into the raising of 

 animals, and farming. At the same time he taught the people the use of the spear, 

 built houses where the men were taught everything pertaining to the arts of warfare. 

 It was during this course of education in the arts of warfare that Koi, Omaokamau 

 and Piimaiwaa developed into the great warriors that thej^ proved to be later on. 



When Kaoleioku decided to enlist men to help him in gaining his one end, to 

 place Umi as king of Hawaii, he built four large houses for the accommodation of four 

 forties, equal to one hundred and sixty men each. In no time these houses were filled. 



CHAPTER IV. 

 Relating to Nunu and Kakohe. 



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 b}' 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 thej' 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 anj'thing without their knowledge. These old men were consequently 

 Liloa's favorites, and after the death of Liloa thej' 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 dis- 

 tressed 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." ' This was agreed on by 



'To test for royal care of the usuaUy favored priestly order. 



