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years younger than Rihoriho, and about twenty- 
six years of age when she left the islands. Like 
all the persons of distinction, she had many 
names, but that by which she was generally 
known, was Kamehamaru , (shade of Kameha,) 
from kameha , a contraction of her father's name, 
and maru , shade. She was distinguished for 
good-nature, and was much beloved by all her 
subjects. The poor people, when unable to pay 
their rent, or under the displeasure of the king 
and chiefs, or embarrassed on any other account, 
frequently repaired to her, and found a friend 
whose aid was never refused. She was also kind 
to those foreigners who might be distressed in the 
islands; and though she never harboured any, or 
countenanced their absconding from their ships, 
she has often fed them when hungry, and given 
them native tapa for clothing. 
Kamehamaru was at all times lively and agree¬ 
able in company; and though her application to 
her book and her pen was equal to that of the king, 
her improvement in learning was more gradual, 
and her general knowledge less extensive. 
She excelled, however, in the management of 
his domestic affairs, which were conducted by her 
with great judgment and address; and though 
formerly accustomed to use ardent spirits, from 
the time she put herself under Christian instruc¬ 
tion, she entirely discontinued that, and every 
other practice inconsistent with her profession of 
Christianity. Her attendance on the duties of reli¬ 
gion was maintained with commendable regularity. 
Her influence contributed very materially to the 
pleasing change that has recently taken place, in 
connexion with the labours of the Missionaries in 
the islands. For the instruction and moral im~ 
