HELP FROM THE GODS. 199 



" When the Rewa god found his women gone, he 

 again started for Naicobocobo, where, as he wore no dis- 

 guise, he was instantly recognized, his canoe taken and 

 dragged on shore by Rokoua's men, while he himself and 

 his faithful friend, who again accompanied him, were 

 seized and made pig-drivers. They were kept in this 

 degrading position a long time, until a great festival 

 took place in Vanua Levu, which Eokoua and his party 

 attended. Arrived at the destination, the Rewa god and 

 his friend were left in charge of the two canoes that had 

 carried the party thither, whilst all the others went 

 on shore to enjoy themselves ; but as both friends were 

 liked by all the women, they were kept amply supplied 

 with food and other good things during the festival. 

 Nevertheless Ravovonicakaugawa was very much cast 

 down, and taking a kava-root (Yaqona), he offered it as 

 a sacrifice, and despairingly exclaimed, c Have none of 

 the mighty gods of Rewa pity on my misfortune V His 

 friend's body became instantly possessed by a god, and 

 began to tremble violently. ' What do you want V asked 

 the god within. ' A gale to frighten my oppressors out 

 of their wits.' ' It shall be granted,' replied the god, 

 and departed. 



"The festival being over, Rokoua's party embarked 

 for Naicobocobo. But it had hardly set sail when a 

 strong northerly gale sprang up, which nearly destroyed 

 the canoes, and terribly frightened those on board. 

 Still they reached Naicobocobo, where the Rewa god 

 prayed for an easterly wind to carry him home. All 

 Rokoua's men having landed, and left the women behind 

 to carry the luggage and goods on shore, the desired wind 



