Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise.

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise

He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.

He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.

The Indians on board said that thence to Cuba was a voyage in their canoes of a day and a half; these being small dug-outs without a sail. Such are their canoes. I departed thence for Cuba, for by the signs the Indians made of its greatness, and of its gold and pearls, I thought that it must be Cipango.

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them.