Chapter XIII.
The inhabitants of these islands were accustomed to celebrate their feasts above mentioned, and to sacrifice to their idols, at the order of certain witches, called in their own speech _Holgoi_.

These witches were held in as great esteem among them as are priests among Christians.

They talked quite commonly with the devil, and many times publicly; and they worked many devilish witcheries, by word and deed.

The devil himself, beyond any doubt, took possession of them, and then they answered to all questions, although often they lied, or told things capable of many interpretations and different meanings.

Likewise they were wont to cast lots, as has been related in the first part of this history.