45 Christophorus Schweitzer
(And see item 35.) Sailed from Galle January 14 in the flute* Wester Amstel, with Cortgene and (he says) Africa; but by Valentyn I and DR 2/4 read Coeverden.
On the 30th [April] we came in sight of Tafel-Bergh, Lewen-Bergh and Duyvels-Bergh.
The 1st of May [dr 23/3] we came to the Cape of Good Hope.... We lay still there seven days more, and in that time took in fresh Water, Wood, Turnips, Herbs, Cabbage, Sheep and Goats. I lay at a Dutch Countryman's House under the Devil's Hill: he was forc'd to keep several trusted Hottentots, and great Dogs, to secure his Vineyards (which however were harvested before we came there), Cabbage and Turnip-fields from the Wild Beasts. General Reitgloff [van Goens] with his Wife, Stewards, Trumpeters, 12 Halbardiers, all in yellow Taffeta Doublets with Silver Buttons and Lace, and wide red Breeches, and some Bengal and other Slaves, was lodged in the Fort with the Commandeur....
The 8th, the General went on Board with all his Retinue, only he left his Wife behind him; for what Reason there were various opinions [see Tappen's impolite ones, page 236. She went home as his widow, dr 7/6/83].
Early in the Morning [dr 29/4] we hoisted up sail and weigh'd Anchors. The Wind was very good for us at South-East; and we went by the Zee-honden or Banditen Island.... [St. Helena. Northabout*. Amsterdam. Home to Württenburg.]
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