Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before by George Turner
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12. They went to the village, the people were in the bush; They smashed every canoe but one, and in that they left, To search for the land of their parents. etc. 13. The people returned from work, no Sinataevaeva was there, Tangaloa called for his daughters Darkness, Lightning, and Thunder, And ordered them off in search of his wife. etc. 14. The three daughters obeyed, Thunder roared and Lightning flashed, Darkness and Storm were added, and the canoe was found. etc. 15. The ladies shouted out: "Don't be afraid; all's well! You two be off, a calm and a smooth sea to you! 'Twas cruel to kill a child yonder." etc. 16. The two went on and reached their land and home, First the boy went on shore, his sister remained in the canoe. etc. 17. Their parents called out: "Where are you two going?" "My sister and I are in search of the home of our parents." etc. 18. "Who are your parents, tell us their names?" |
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