and all the other ceremonies performed. Thus Kirikovi was installed paramount chief.

As there were several Maruatas, this one is known as "Maruata who fell at Ioapa," the place where the victim was clubbed being so named.

The wife of Maruata, who at an earlier period so narrowly escaped being eaten by Ngako, not only witnessed the cruel sacrifice of her husband, but also of some of her children in after years.

Toê was himself offered in sacrifice at the commencement of the next reign.

Arauru, Maruata, and Toê all worshipped the lizard-god Teipe.

A "CRYING" SONG FOR MARUATA

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(PERTAINING TO THE DEATH-TALK OF PUVAI").

Tena te tamaki, e tiki ia Kū tei roto i Let us attack the guardian of the

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1 Vaarire was the original name of Ngutuku. Wherever I have translated offering," the original is fish.

2 The ancient song of the butterflies, on page 292, is incorporated into this modern production.

1 Ngutuku was an expert fisherman; hence the reference to his daily

avocations in this and the following stanza.