"I saw a woman who had a beard, and she was very old."

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

"The women here are very beautiful, and they do not cover their faces. This is a custom that is not found in other Muslim lands."

"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 could swallow swords. It was a terrifying but fascinating performance."