Legends of the Wailuku - As Told by Old Hawaiians and Done Into the English Tongue #249897

One time, when he was encamped near the mouth of the Wailuku, he planned a quiet visit to what is now known as Reed's Island where lived a particular friend of his. As this friend was a powerful chief, Kamehameha felt safe in going to him without his usual warrior body guard. Before leaving camp he called his ser vants to him and told them to stand watch over his canoe, that it might not be stolen or carried away by the tide. This they promised faithfully to do.