"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."

"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."

"I was once caught in a sandstorm in this land. The sand was so thick I could not see my hand in front of my face."

"The people of this country are not good, and they are not hospitable."

"I have indeed seen the Great Bird, Rukh, and it was a marvel to behold. Its wings were like mountains, and its cry was like thunder."