"In Amsterdam, Deichsel continues visiting the Oostindisch Huis. He describes the room where spices are stored and the machines that sort them. He explains that the Dutch keep filtered pepper and sell the remainder abroad, while the English do not separate the two. He notices barrels full of cowry shells, explaining that they are used as money in the East Indies. Upstairs, he describes rooms with nutmeg, cinnamon. The floors were almost empty to make room for upcoming importations. He explains that the goods are divided between Amsterdam and the other countries. He then visits the botanical garden and pays a shilling for the visit. He starts describing the garden and the plants he finds."