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Show 137 - and other great ancestors embellished in the door and supporting pillars. Into his mind flashed the advice of the ancient patriarch Fou-mai-tawhiti: "Follow not after the god of war in vour country of the South. Hold to the deeds of Rongo the peaceful." Yet all of the great ones of his peoole had been warriors and pursued war. He was confused and felt himself sinking into a deeo unexplored abyss. He felt himself, almost against his will, rising to his feet. "What do you hone to accomnlish bv executing these three men? Will it bring the good doctor back among the world of the living?" he asked in a strong clear voice. Then he reverted to the very old tongue of his oeonle to recited a proverb he had heard sooken bv wise old men of the tribe. "Waiho me to whakama e_ tau. Waiho hai korero i. a. tatau kia atawhai ki te iwi. Leave them for shame to nunish. Let us acouire fame bv means of mercy." Roa felt his entire body quivering violently, but he stood tall and erect. All eyes were uoon him. He x^ras challenging tradition. He was aneaking out against his father, and x-jorse still against a rangatira. |
