Barlow describes the local prices, commodities and trading arrangements. He entertains the captain of one of the Mogul's great ships on board, and later dines with a Moorish merchant on shore.

Barlow gives the local market prices for goods, and describes the available produce. Fruit is plentiful despite the very dry climate. Barlow entertains the Nockada, the captain of one of the Mogul's great ships, on board. Later he dines with a Moorish merchant on shore. He gives details of trading arrangements and practice.