Kaiana abroad, 1787 (cont.)

[Found in “HE MOOLELO NO KAMEHAMEHA I, Ka Na=i Aupuni o Hawaii”]

Ahuula, the father, the son of Keawe, the King of Hawaii; and Kaupekamoku, the mother. Kaiana sailed for Kauai and his brothers stayed on Kauai, they being Namakeha and Nahiolea.

When Kaiana stopped at Hawaii, he met with Kamehameha, and Kamehameha made Kaiana one of his favorites (as is usual of Kamehameha, who cherished all of the living). Kaiana gave Kamehameha many rifles and cannons. Kamehameha held back Kaiana to remain on Hawaii, saying:

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