"The people of this land believe that if you eat the heart of a lion, you will become brave. I did not try it myself."

"The women of this country are very modest, and they cover their entire bodies."

"It is a strange thing that the women here do not veil themselves, and they are not ashamed of this."

"I was once invited to a feast where they served a dish made of camel hump. It was surprisingly delicious, though I had my reservations at first."

"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."