They are very anxious for our trade on this account, and because of the large gains that they make--although, in our opinion, they sell so cheaply that we can but think that either products are raised in their country without any labor, or that they find them without money.

They bring many rare articles, and every product of Spana, so that there is usually but little lack of those supplies here, both in clothing and food; while they bring many things not found in that country.

It is a land of great abundance, and has an infinite number of people, all workers, and each one master of many trades.

Two vessels have also come to this city from the Portuguese of the city of Macan, laden with curious merchandise, whence they have drawn great gain.

The Chinese, on this account, have been very envious, and jealous, and fearful lest the Portuguese should work them an injury.