"Müller leaves Amsterdam for Leiden and compliments the city's appearance. He finds a job and works for a fellow, rich countryman, who owns several houses. Müller notices that people usually hang shop signs on their houses. His fellow countryman finds him a good employment, and Müller tells him about his plans to go to the East Indies. His wife and daughter try to convince him not to go because of how dangerous it is. Müller acts like he is giving up on the trip. He stays in the city and visits it in his free time. He praises the looks of the houses and the streets, and mentions the many artists and artisans in the city."