CHAPTER IV

Mildendo, the Metropolis of Lilliput, described, together with the Emperor’s Palace—A Conversation between the Author and a Principal Secretary, concerning the Affairs of that Empire—The Author’s Offers to serve the Emperor in his Wars 40

## CHAPTER V The Author, by an Extraordinary Stratagem, prevents an Invasion—A high Title of Honor is conferred upon him—Ambassadors arrive from the Emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for Peace 47

## CHAPTER 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 54

## CHAPTER VII The Author being informed of a Design to accuse him of High Treason, makes his Escape to Blefuscu—His Reception there 67

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