Here ends all that we were able to collect of this original and very ancient poetry. Tradition relates that Kawelo became king of Kauai, and reigned over that island to an advanced age.
When old age had lessened his force, and weakened his power, his subjects seized him and cast him from the top of a tremendous precipice.
NOTES.
[Additions by the translator are inclosed in brackets.]
(1.) The name of Alapai is not found in the genealogy published by David Malo. Nevertheless, we have positive information from our old man and other distinguished natives that Alapai was supreme chief of Hawaii immediately before Kalaniopuu.