3/12 We understood great lands, clothed men, much gold. But when we next came to anchor, like small island, like men, women and children. We traded for a few more knobs of gold, but they were few. "Islands in the Sea of Chin--Polo and Mandeville alike say thousands--all grades then of advance. Beyond any manner of doubt, persevering west or west by south, we shall come to main Asia." So long as he ruled, there would be perseverance! At Santa Maria de la Concepcion a solitary large canoe crowded with Indians was rowing toward us. |