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Show - l6o - loss of blood and lack of food, did not respond fast enough and he was caught off guard and toppled to the ground. Kupe was instantly on him. He managed to grasn Kupe's hand which held his natu, holding it firmly by the wrist, warding off the uotentially fatal blow. The fall re-opened Roa's head wound and blood began to trickle down his forehead and into his eyes. Dizziness began to overcome him. Kune was forcing his weapon closer to his face, as his lungs gasped for air. Roa wanted only to give up and fall into a deen peaceful sleep. Then in the blur of faces standing above him, he saw Moana. Her expression was calm yet defiant with courage. Her eyes gave him courage. He x^anted this wahine very much. He wanted to live for her. With a surge of strength he pushed tox»rard Kupe, at the same time rolling ruicklv from under him and leaping to his feet. The blood impaired his vision; but he circled and didged s^illfully until he gained time to wine it ax* ay. His head and senses cleared, and he was now alert. Kupe became careless in his anger and made a rushing charge at his opponent. Roa deftly side |