"I have taken possession of all these islands for their Highnesses."

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."

"The natives are so naive and free with their possessions that no one who has not witnessed them would believe it."

"I believe that there are great mines of gold here, and that the Indians have it from there."

"They have no iron or steel weapons, nor are they capable of using them... They would make fine servants."