CHAP. V.―The Author, by an extraordinary Stratagem, prevents an In-
vasion. A high Title of Honour is conferred upon him. Ambas-
sadors arrive from the Emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for Peace. The
Empress's Apartment on Fire by an accident; the Author instru-
mental in saving the rest of the Palace,
CHAP. VI. Of the Inhabitants of Lilliput; their Learning, Laws, and
Customs the manner of educating their children. The Author's
way of Living in that country. His Vindication of a great Lady,
CHAP. VII.-The Author, being informed of a Design to accuse him of
High Treason, makes his Escape to Blefuscu. His Reception there, 83
CHAP. VIII.-The Author, by a lucky Accident, finds means to leave
Blefuscu; and, after some Difficulties, returns safe to his Native
Country,
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CHAP. I.-A great Storm described, the Long-boat sent to fetch Water,
the Author goes with it to discover the Country. He is left on
Shore, is seized by one of the Natives, and carried to a Farmer's
house. His Reception, with several Accidents that happened there.
A description of the Inhabitants,
CHAP. II.-A Description of the Farmer's Daughter. The Author carried
to a Market-Town, and then to the Metropolis. The particulars of
his Journey,
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CHAP. III.-The Author is sent for to Court. The Queen buys him of
his Master the Farmer, and presents him to the King. He disputes
with his Majesty's great Scholars. An Apartment at Court provided
for the Author. He is in high favour with the Queen. He stands
up for the Honour of his own Country. His Quarrels with the
Queen's Dwarf,
CHAP. IV. The Country described. A proposal for correcting modern
Maps. The King's Palace, and some Account of the Metropolis.
The Author's Way of Travelling. The chief Temple described,
CHAP. V. Several Adventures that happened to the Author. The Exe-
cution of a Criminal. The Author shews his skill in Navigation,
CHAP. VI.-Several Contrivances of the Author to please the King and
Queen. He shews his skill in Music. The King inquires into the
State of England, which the Author relates to him. The King's
Observations thereon,