In this city is a fine system of waterworks. From the river, which flows through the city, water is raised by means of revolving wheels, installed at three different places, and poured into pipes which carry it to all parts of the city. Anyone desirous of securing water would just have to lay a pipe between his house and thk water mains, and water would be available. The water tax for each family is calculated on the number of persons in that family. The army wears a red uniform.
Women wear long dresses that sweep the floor, with the upper part tight and the lower part loose.
At the waist is a tight belt with a buckle. Whenever there is a celebration of festive occasion, then some young and beautiful girls would be asked to sing and dance to the accompaniment of music. Girls of rich and noble families start to learn thcse arts when they are very young. Whenever English ships meet on the ocean a ship in dire straits, they must rescue all persons on the ill-fated ship, feed and clothe them. Any captains neglaecting to perform such a task would br liable to punishment.