- E.]
[Footnote 4: By this phrase is probably to be understood, the island
behind this first-seen cape named Prima-Vista. - E.]
[Footnote 5: Vulgari Sermoni, is translated by Hakluyt, in the
language of the savages; but we have given it a different sense in the
text, that used by Hakluyt having no sufficient warrant in the
original. - E.]
Besides the foregoing memorandum on the ancient map, Hakluyt gives the
following testimonies respecting the discovery of the northern part of
America, by Cabot.
SECTION II.
Discourse by Galeacius Butrigarius, Papal Legate in Spain, respecting
the Discoveries in America, by Sebastian Cabot[6].
Do you know how to sail for the Indies towards the northwest, as has
been lately done by a Venetian citizen, a valiant man and so learned in
all things pertaining to navigation and cosmography, that no one is
permitted to sail as pilot to the West Indies who has not received his
licence, he being pilot-major of Spain? This person, who resides in the
city of Seville, is Sebastian Cabot, a native of Venice, who is most
expert in these sciences, and makes excellent sea-charts with his
own-hands. Having sought his acquaintance, he entertained us in a
friendly manner, showing us many things, and among these a large map of
the world containing sundry navigations, both those of the Spaniards and
Portuguese.
