"Their customs are very strange and barbaric, and they have no regard for human life."

"The people of this province are all Mahometans, and they are very fanatic and hostile to Christians."

"The Great Khan has a vast palace all roofed with gold and silver, and decorated with dragons and beasts and birds."

"The people of Russia are very tall and handsome, but they are very lazy."

"The Tartars are the most arrogant people in the world, and they look upon other nations with contempt."