(This was the third time that
Aiwohikupua had been to Paliuli after Laieikawai without fulfilling his
mission.)
Having returned to Kauai without Laieikawai, Aiwohikupua gave up
thinking about Laieikawai and resolved to carry out the commands of
Poliahu.
At this time Aiwohikupua, with his underchiefs and the women of his
household, clapped hands in prayer before Lanipipili, his god, to annul
his vow.
And he obtained favor in the presence of his god, and was released from
his sinful vow "not to take any woman of these islands to wife," as has
been shown in the former chapters of this story.
After the ceremonies at Kauai, he sent his messengers, the Snipe and the
Turnstone, to go and announce before Poliahu the demands of the chief.
In their bird bodies they flew swiftly to Hinaikamalama's home at Hana
and came and asked the people of the place, "Where is the woman who is
betrothed to the chief of Kauai?"
"She is here," answered the natives of the place.
They went to meet the princess of Hana.
The messengers said to the princess, "We have been sent hither to tell
you the command of your betrothed husband.
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