66.  This conduct toward the professors of the several systems of faith
    is perfectly consistent with the character of Kublai, in which
    policy was the leading feature.  It was his object to keep in good
    humor all classes of his subjects, and especially those of the
    capital or about the court, by indulging them in the liberty of
    following unmolested their own religious tenets, and by flattering
    each with the idea of possessing his special protection.  Many of
    the highest offices, both civil and military, were held by
    Mahometans.

67.  Neither do those who profess the Mussulman faith regard Mahomet
    as a divinity, nor do the Jews so regard Moses; but it is not to
    be expected that a Tartar emperor should make very accurate
    theological distinctions.

68.  This word, probably much corrupted by transcribers, must be
    intended for one of the numerous titles of Buddha.

69.  The saggio of Venice being equal to the sixth part of an ounce,
    these consequently weighed twenty ounces, and the others in
    proportion up to fifty ounces.

70.  In many parts of the East, the parasol or umbrella with a long
    handle, borne by an attendant, is a mark of high distinction, and
    even denotes sovereignty when of a particular color.

71.  This is Polo’s name for Kublai’s capital—­Khan-Balig ("the
    Khan’s city")—­the Chinese Peking, captured by the Mongols in
    1215.  In 1264 Kublai made it his chief residence, and in 1267 he
    built a new city—­Marco Polo’s Tai-du, more properly Ta-tu—­a
    little to the northeast of the old one.

72.  Subdivisions of counties, corresponding to the English hundreds.

73.  Llewelyn’s brother.

74.  It is said that Edward promised the Welsh “a native prince; one
    who could not speak a word of English,” and then presented to
    their astonished gaze the new-born infant.

75.  A British diplomat who has been for many years director of the
    imperial maritime customs of China.

76.  These names appear to be intended for Abaka-khan, a Mongol or
    Mogul, and Vang-san-chin, a Chinese.  Many of the latter nations
    were employed by Kublai, both in civil and military capacities,
    and rendered him good service.

77.  By the port of Zaitun is probably meant Amoy, and by Kinsai the
    port of Ningpo or of Chusan, which are at the entrance of the
    river which flows by Hang-chau, the Kinsai of Polo.

78.  The idea of being rendered invulnerable by the use of amulets is
    common among the natives of the eastern islands.