"I saw a woman in this city who had a pet tiger. She walked it on a leash like a dog. I was quite astonished."

"Among their odious customs is that women do not veil themselves, and they are not ashamed of this. Many of the women I saw were more beautiful than the men."

"I was invited to a feast, and they served me a dish of roasted dog."

"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 women here are beautiful, and they do not veil themselves. This is a strange thing in a Muslim country."