Old New Zealand: Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times
CHAPTER III.
A Wrestling Match.--Beef against Melons.--The Victor gains a Loss. --"Our Chief."--His Speech.--His _status_ in the Tribe.--Death of "Melons."--Rumours of Peace and War.--Getting the Pa in Fighting Order.--My Friend the "Relation Eater."--Expectation and Preparation. --Arrival of doubtful Friends.--Sham Fight.--The "Taki."--The War Dance.--Another Example of Maori Hospitality.--Crocodile's Tears.-- Loose Notions about Heads.--Tears of Blood.--Brotherly Love.-- Capital Felony.--Peace. 28