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 Rokoua 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, ‘ Have none of 
the mighty gods of Rewa pity on my misfortune? His 
friend’s body became instantly possessed by a god, and 
began to tremble violently. ‘What do you want? 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 
