went on to Pori-rua harbour as directed, but the chief at that place said, "No, I cannot help; but I will visit Nga-kaka-waha-nui of Ngati-Kahu-ngunu with you, and if these chiefs are agreeable to assist you, then I will join with them." After hearing all Te Ahuru and his friend had to say, Te Whata-horo and Te Kaka-hou (father of Tu-te-pakihi-rangi) the Ngati-Kahungunu chiefs of Wai-rarapa replied, "Yes, we will help you. Go back to Rangi-tikei as fast as you can, gather food in abundance, and when we think you are ready we will join you." As soon as Te Ahuru had departed, Whata-horo said to his friend, "Had we not better follow at once, before Whanga-nui hears of our approach, and has time to gather?" So they started off from Wai-rapa with a great army of over three hundred men, gathered from the Rakai-whakairo, the Ngati-Kahukura-a-whitia, the Hamua and the Ngati-Moe sub-tribes, all branches of the great Ngati-Kahu-ngunu. When Te Ahuru reached Rangi-tikei, he arranged to have supplies of food ready, and sent forward both men and stores to Whangaehu. No sooner had he mobilised at that place than he saw a great war-party approaching from the south. His people were much afraid at first, but their apprehensions gave place to joy when they found that the taua was led by their Wai-rarapa friends. After the customary feast had been disposed of, a war-dance was executed, during the excitement of which some of the brave fellows advised going on