"The people of Persia are very handsome, but they are great liars and cheats."

"They have a kind of animal that is like a cat, but it is much larger, and it has a very beautiful fur."

"The men are very warlike and are all horsemen. They have no cities or towns, but live in tents."

"They have a kind of bird that is so small that it can sit on a man's finger, and it sings very sweetly."

"The people of this kingdom are all idolaters, and they worship images of wood and stone."