"I was given a sword as a gift, and it was made of very fine steel."

"The women of this land wear so many ornaments that they jingle when they walk. It is quite a noisy affair!"

"In this country, the women are beautiful, and they do not wear veils. They are skilled in spinning and weaving."

"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 Sultan of this country has a thousand wives, and he treats them all equally."