Is to be
noticed, that the dynasty then reigning in China was native. - E.
[8] The emperor died in the same year; but after the departure of the
ambassadors. - Astl.
[9] No such name can be found among the cities of Pe-che-li or Shan-si
- Astl.
In the abstract given by Forster, this place is called Sekan or
Segaan; named in the maps Sigan-fou, or more properly Si-Ngan-Fou. - E.
[10] Or Kan-chew, in the province of Shen-si; otherwise called Kam-tsiu, or
Kan-tcheou, on the river Etchine. - Forst.
[11] This name is probably erroneously substituted for Sou-chew; as that is
the regular station for retracing their former journey, which the text
distinctly indicates to have been the case hitherto. - E.
[12] This month began on Thursday the twenty-fifth December, 1421. - Astl.
According to Forster, they recommenced their journey in the month of
January, 1421. - E.
[13] Probably taking their route by the lake of Lop, to the south of Little
Bucharia. - Astl.
[14] Called likewise Koton, Khateen, and Hotam, in Little Bucharia, or
Eastern Turkistan. - E.
[15] Named likewise Khasiger, Kashar, Cashgar, and Hasiker. - Forst.
[16] Probably the same with Anghein, on the river Sir. - Astl.
In Forsters abstract, this place is called Andigan, and the names of
Andischdan and Dedschan are said to be synonymous.
