THROUGH HAWAII. 
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CHAP. VI. 
Burying-place of the ancient Hawaiian Kings—Account of the 
Puhonua, or City of Refuge, at Honaunau—Population of 
this Part of the Coast—-Advantages of Honaunau for a 
Missionary Station—Lodging at Keokea—Ancient Cataract 
of Lava, and irregular vaulted Avenue—Journey along the 
Shore—Mourning Ceremonies and Customs at the Death of 
the Chiefs . 
Ever since Saturday last, I had suffered violent pain, 
probably induced by the bad water we had been obliged 
to drink since leaving Kairua; and shortly after passing 
over the battle ground, I found myself too ill to walk 
any further. I reclined about an hour on the rocks of 
lava, under the shade of a small shrub, and then tra¬ 
velled on slowly to Honaunau, which I reached about 
noon. The town contains 147 houses, yet we could 
procure no better accommodation than what an open 
house for building canoes afforded. Here my com¬ 
panions spread a mat on the ground, and I laid down, 
grateful for the comfort the canoe shed afforded, as it 
screened me from the scorching rays of an almost 
vertical sun. 
Towards the evening Mr. Thurston preached to the 
people of the place, who gave good attention. 
I found myself much better the next morning, but 
too ill to resume the journey that day. 
After breakfast, Messrs. Thurston and Goodrich exa¬ 
mined the inland part of the district, and found, after 
