"The people of Japan are white, and they are very courteous, but they are the most cruel people in the world."

"They have a kind of fish that is so large that it can swallow a man whole."

"They have no houses, but live in tents, and they wander from place to place, like beasts."

"The people here are very rude and uncouth, and they have no manners or politeness."

"Their women are very bold and impudent, and they wear very little clothing, and they are not ashamed."