It appeared a dark and gloomy castle, surrounded with strong ramparts, and a broad ditch.

We called a council of war, and it was determined to send a deputation with a trumpet to the walls of the castle, and demand friendship from the governor, whoever he might be, and an account if aught he knew of Wauwau.

For this purpose our whole caravan halted in the wood, and Gog and Magog reclined amongst the trees, that their enormous strength and size should not be discovered, and give umbrage to the lord of the castle.

Our embassy approached the castle, and having demanded admittance for some time, at length the drawbridge was let down, and they were suffered to enter.

As soon as they had passed the gate it was immediately closed after them, and on either side they perceived ranks of halberdiers, who made them tremble with fear.