"They have a kind of tree that produces a fruit that is like a pear, but it is much larger, and it has a very sweet taste."

"And you must know that in this kingdom of Bengal, there are many eunuchs. For the king is a great connoisseur of these, and has them in great numbers."

"They have a kind of bird that is so large that it can carry an elephant in its talons."

"Without stones there is no arch."

"And in this country, they have a custom that when a man is sick, they do not give him any food or drink, but they put him in a hot bath, and then they cover him with blankets, and he sweats until he i…"