Christopher Columbus has returned to Spain to convince King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella that he has found a route to India. If Columbus is trying to persuade the king and queen to fund another voyage, which statement should he avoid saying?
a. The people there have dark skin, like the people in India.
b. The climate is hot and tropical, just like in India.
c. We could not find golden cities or huge markets of spices.
d. All I have seen are islands, but I know the mainland is close by.