Ulliver's Travels.
G The publisher to the reader
Gulliver's letter to his coufin Sympfon
Chap. I. The author gives fome account of himself and fami-
ly. His first inducements to travel. He is fhipwrecked, and
fwims for his life; gets fafe on fhore in the country of Lil-
liput, is made a prifoner, and carried up the country
Chap. II. The Emperor of Lilliput, attended by feveral of the
nobility, comes to fee the author in his confinement. The
Emperor's perfon and habit described. Learned men appoint-
ed to teach the author their language. He gains favour by
his mild disposition. His pockets are fearched, and his sword
and piftols taken from him
Chap. III. The author diverts the Emperor and his nobility of
both fexes in a very uncommon manner. The diverfions of
the court of Lilliput defcribed. The author has his liberty
granted him upon certain conditions
Chap. IV. Mildendo, the metropolis of Lilliput, defcribed, to-
gether with the Emperor's palace. A converfation between
the author and a principal secretary concerning the affairs of
that empire. The author's offers to ferve the Emperor in his
Chap. V. The author, by an extraordinary ftratagem, prevents
an invafion. A high title of honour is conferred upon him.
Ambaffadors arrive from the Emperor of Blefufcu, and fue
for peace. The Emprefs's apartment on fire by an accident;
the author inftrumental in faving the reft of the palace
Chap. VI. Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws,
and cuftoms, 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 defign to accuse
him of high treason, makes his escape to Blefufcu. His re-
ception there