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

"Never did I see a man who was more eager to make gifts and to shed blood."

"I saw a bird that was as large as a camel, and it had a long neck."

"The fruits in this land are very sweet and juicy. I ate so many that my stomach ached."

"The women of this land dye their teeth black. It is considered beautiful, but I found it quite strange."