He hesitated slightly, put off stride for a moment. "You'll also be glad to know that King Kamehameha has staged a"—he paused, theatrically searching for the correct word—"a countercoup . The Ali'i is back on his throne. The Na Kama'aina faction in the government has been humbled. And, as far as I can tell, ALOHA has been nearly eliminated." He smiled magnanimously. "And much of the credit must be accorded to you, Mr. Montgomery."