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moku and I were bom upon the same mountain in this 
Island; we were nourished at the same breast, and our 
boyish sports were in common, and together we breasted 
yonder foaming waves. In manhood we fought side by 
side. When Karaimoku was wounded, I slew the chief 
whose spear had pierced him; and though I am now a 
dried and withered leaf, never be it said that Kaikeoeva 
deserted his friend and brother in arms in time of need. 
Who is on Karaimoku’s side? Let him launch his war 
canoe and follow me.” This burst of eloquence, from so 
approved a warrior, aroused the chiefs; in an hour all the 
war canoes in and near Laheina were launched, and bore 
six hundred men to Taui in time to join Karaimoku as he 
marched to attack the fort of Taumuarii. 
So beloved is this chief, that as they approached the 
fort one of his captains cried out, “ O Karaimoku, you are 
the chain that binds the seven Islands together; remain in 
safety, I beseech you, and I will lead the warriors on to 
fight. If your light is extinguished, our land will again be 
in confusion.” 
Karaimoku led his troops, however; in an hour the for¬ 
tress surrendered, and the governor was sentenced to death* ; 
* He was allowed to choose his manner of dying, and desired to be 
drowned; he was accordingly carried out to sea, a bag of stones fastened to his 
feet, and thrown overboard. 
