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< blockquote class =" toccolours " style =" text-align: justify ; width: 45 %; float: right ; padding: 10px ; display: table ; margin-left: 10px ;">".... the King Java has subject to himself seven crowned kings.

his island is populous, and is the second best of all island that exist ....

The king of this island has a palace which is truly marvelous.

For it is very great, the stairs and palace interior were coated with gold and silver, even the roof were gilded with gold.

Now the Great Khan of China many a time engaged in war with this king ; but this king always vanquished and get the better of him.

" < p style =" text-align: right ;">— Description of Majapahit by Mattiussi ( Friar Odoric of Pordenone ).