At a sign from Ulualo, more strangers who until then had been hidden, came forward to join their comrades. When the ever watchful Sooa’e saw this, she ordered the Salelesi, her attendant, to go and blow the shell to call the several Samoan ships into the harbor. Ulualo and his Tongans, greatly startled, pricked their ears.
At Ulualo’s gesture, more hidden strangers stepped forward to join their comrades. Sooa’e, who was always on guard, ordered her attendant Salelesi to blow a shell to bring Samoan ships into the harbor. Ulualo and his Tongans were greatly surprised and raised their ears.