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?

AThe people there have dark skin, like the people in India.

BThe climate is hot and tropical, just like in India.

CWe could not find golden cities or huge markets of spices.

DAll I have seen are islands, but I know the mainland is close by.