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It is the most rich and opulent city,

With more trade and treasure

Than any other that either the north cools or the sun warms.

Silver from Peru, gold from Chile,

All end up here, along with fine cloves

from Terrenate and cinnamon from Tidoro.

Fabric from Cambray and ransom from Quinsay.

Coral from Sicily and nard from Syria,

Incense from Arabia, and garnets from Hormuz;

Diamonds from India and from gallant

Scita, rubies and fine emeralds,

Ivory from Goa, and black ebony from Siam.

The best from Spain, from the Philippines

Their finest, from Macón its most precious,

From both Javas, exotic luxuries;

Fine porcelain from timorous Sangley,

Rich furs from Scythians of the Caspian,

From the Troglodytes, sweet cinnamon;

Amber from Malabar, pearls from Idaspes,

Drugs from Egypt, perfumes from Pancaya,

Carpets from Persia, and jasper from Etolia;

Coloured silks from great China,

Bezoar stones from the artless Andes,

Prints from Rome, beautiful things from Milan;

Clocks that Flanders has invented,

As much cloth as Italy has, and as many lockets

As Venice has worked into exquisite treasures.

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In brief, the best of the world, the finest

Of all that is made and known

Is plentiful here, available and inexpensive.

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Mexico divides the globe in equal parts,

The earth bows down to it as if it were the sun,

And it seems to rule over the whole world.

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