what does Richard tell the men about the natives

Richard shares some rumors he has heard about the dress and appearance of the New World natives. He has also heard that the Carib Indians are cannibals, which scares James. Samuel doesn't believe any of what Richard says, and informs the other boys that the sailors are lying to them for fun. When "Land Ho!" is heard, Samuel sneaks up on deck to see the first Caribbean islands with some of the other passengers, who are soon shooed back below deck. They are hoping to be allowed off the ship and looking forward to fresh food and water.