They did not wish to be recognized by any of the people of Ternate, as it was possible that some English vessels might again come into these seas, and they did not desire that the pleasant remembrance of the visit of the Golden Hind should be obliterated, by the sight of some of its crew in alliance with the Portuguese.
The priest began an elaborate explanation of the Christian religion, which he continued for the space of two hours; to the surprise and astonishment of the natives, who could not, of course, comprehend a single word that he said.

Then he paused, and turning to the governor said: "Will you translate this, for the benefit of these benighted heathens ?" "I fear," said the governor, "that it will be impossible for me to do full justice to your eloquent words; and, indeed, that these poor wretches would scarcely take in so much learning and wisdom all at once; but in a few words I will give them the sense of what you have been telling them." Then, lifting up his voice, he addressed the king.
"There is only one God.

These idols of yours are helpless, and useless.

We have brought ashore those from your war canoes, which my men will now proceed to burn, and you will see that your gods will be unable to help themselves.

Indeed, they are not gods, and have no power.