"I went on board, leaving my companions behind, and saw the Sultan of India, the most generous, courageous, and powerful of men, but without a drop of mercy in his heart."

"The food in this land is very spicy. My mouth was on fire after every meal, but I still enjoyed it."

"I saw a man in this city who had a pet monkey that was trained to steal things from people's pockets. It was quite amusing to watch."

"The people of this city are very fond of music and dancing. They have festivals every night, and the streets are always full of revelry."

"I once rode an elephant in this land. It was a bumpy ride, and I was afraid I would fall off."