"I want you to declare war on the wild boars," she continued, "for this place must be safe for a little child to play in."
He mentally resolved to do it, although he was at a loss how to commence. After that he renewed his efforts, and toiled indefatigably to bring in every necessity his ingenuity could devise.
One night he had gone to look at some traps. One had been dragged away, and in looking for it he went farther than he intended. When he returned to the hut he was panic-stricken to find Loa gone. Wild with fear, he dashed up to the mouth of the cave whence smoke issued. Inside, guarded by the fire at the entrance, lay Loa. A thin, piping sound issued from her side.
"Come in," she said, "and see your little son."
"My little son!" he repeated in wonder.
With a mighty thankfulness, Hawai gathered up his family in his arms and carried it to the house, with a heartfelt prayer that he might not drop all that he held dear.
Thus Hawai and Loa founded their island kingdom and were progenitors of a new race in the South Seas.
