These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.

These people are very unskilled in arms ... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other.

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.

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvellous Presence.