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 more by his presence in the flesh than by his watery shadow, offered to share her dominions with him; but on Malu learning how his sisters had been treated, he was so incensed that he set off at once on his return. Heedless of Sina’s wild entreaties, he persisted in embarking, and the canoes were soon leaving a milky wake behind them as their bows pressed towards Samoa. Poor Sina became distracted with grief as she found herself repulsed and abandoned. Throwing herself into the sea, she struck out towards the disappearing sails, and when her strength was spent sank down into the depths of the ocean.