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the loss of worlds / 5 has “ inspired heroism and subdued 
avarice, 55 — she succeeded in reaching the glen, she bathed 
her bleeding feet for a moment in the waters of the cas- 
cade ; the moon, which had before been hidden behind 
dark clouds, now peeped through an opening in them, 
as if anxious to look upon the devoted girl, and admire 
her fortitude; the large grey owl, which inhabits the 
valleys, flapped his broad wings over her head, as he 
moused among the rocks, and the quick flying bat 
darted in and out of its caves, as if disturbed by the 
intruder. Lifting up her eyes, Kinau beheld a tall old 
man descending the Pele ; quickly he took advantage of 
each jutting point of rock to secure his footsteps, and 
he descended with apparent ease to the spot where 
Kinau rested-long grey hair fell over his shoulders in 
considerable quantities, and he addressed himself to 
Kinau in these words : “ Daughter of Kuakini, and the 
beloved of Tuanoa, I am he whom you seek. I have 
followed you from the valley of Menoa. I have watched 
and feel astonished at your strength, fortitude, and love. 
I know the spirit of darkness has flown from Menoa 
with the gladness of your heart. Your love for the brave 
Tuanoa is like the mountain of Nuanu, fixed for ever, 
and can never change ; it is clear and bright as the 
water that falls from the Pele— it is like the fire of the 
volcano of Waikukii which is unquenchable ! daughter 
of Kuakini arise, go to the valley of thy fathers, and 
rest in the bosom of thy neighbours, for I have seen 
a great spirit, who, before to-morrow’s sun reacheth 
the valley of Nuanu, shall come, and save thy Tuanoa 
