Under Hawaiian skies, a narrative of the romance, adventure and history of the Hawaiian Islands, a complete historical account, by Albert Pierce Taylor.

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to them, which they expended in presents for their friends at
home.
The frigate Blonde, comnmanded by Lord Byron, was ordered
to convey to Oahu the remains of the sovereigns, which had been
deposited in lead coffins, enclosed in \ood, covered with crimson velvet and richly ornamented. Suitable inscriptions in English.and in Hawaiian gave the rank and ages of the deceased. Boki
and his followers embarked at Portsmouth on September 28.
Before the arrival of the vessel in Hawaiian waters, Boki and
Liliha were baptized, at their request, by the chaplain, Lord
Byron standing sponsor.
On May 4, 1825, the Bloiidc came in sight of Lahaina. A boat
put out from the frigate, containing Boki and his consort and
suite. The cry spread through the village. "It is Boki, it is
Boki!" and thousands thronged to the shore for new\s. Some
began to wail. Hoapili, the father of Liliha, took a seat iupon
the beach. As she approached the crowd opened a passage for
her into the center of the group. Father and daughter embraced.
The little Princess Nahienaena embraced Liliha. Hloapili, unable
to restrain his emotions, threw himself upon the ground. His
example was followed by all the veterans of the court, and tile
assembled multitude broke forth into a wail which, drowning
the roar of the surf, echoed over the hills far and wide.
Led by Boki, the chiefs prayed. Boki wrote to his brotler,
Kananimoku, at Honolulu, apprising him of the tragedly, and
told him of King George's words, "If you wish to have me for
your friend, you and your people must all learn to read and
write. If you do not attend to instruction, I shall not b)e your
friend." He also told them tlat when he inquired of him,
"whether it was wise to encourage the teachers of religion," he
replied, "Yes, they are a people to make others good. I always
have some of them by me;" and spoke of the former barbarous
state of Britain, referring to its present condition as an instance
of what Christianity and civilization could accomplish.
The Blonlde arrived at Honolulu on the 6th and fired a salute
which was promptly returned. Boki and his party were received
at the landincg by all the chiefs, lressed in deep mourning. Files