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Show Q2 of the tohungas."The gods will be an~rv. The Pakeha is our enemy!" "Why should the gods be angry with us for seeking help for a brother?" Roa persisted. "And the Pakeha has not proven himself to by my enemy. Henry Busby has shown friendship." "It is tanu!" repeated the tohunga. Roa looked at Wetekia. "What do you think?" "Tradition is difficult to break, my grandson. Do you make this decision with clear mind and open eyes?" "I think that I do." The old woman stared at him a moment and then nodded. "Perhaos :rour mother would like to soeak." Marama put her hand on his arm. "My eldest son, a woman does not sneak in these matters. Your father has said that a man must act. You are the only man In our family here now. The decision is yours to make." "Then it is done. I will go to my friend. The village of the Pakeha is not far. I have not been there before, but I know where it lies." As he left, he heard the words of Wetekia follow after him. |
