PART ONE - CHAPTER 8

Gulliver finds a boat and is able to pull it to shore with the help of the Blefuscu men and their ships. They also helped him acquire needed sailing materials - oars, sails, ropes, cables, anchors, bread and drink as well as a living supply of cows, bulls, sheep. The Emperor of Lilliput sent an envoy to his brother, the Emperor of Blefuscu, regaring the return of Gulliver. He was to be punished as a traitor by losing his title and his eyesight. This request was ignored due to its impossibility and gratitude for Gulliver's help in making peace beyween the two countries. Gulliver left September, 1701 and after two days at sea was picked up by an English ship returning home from Japan. He was able to prove his story by showing them the living animals he carried in his pockets as well as a picture of the Empeperor and some of their coins. His voyage ended April 1702. He stayed home for two months with his wife and two children, Johnny (in grammar school) and Betty (married with kids). He made a good profit showing his miniature animals and finally selling them. He got aboard the "Adventure" bound for Surat.