How did GULLIVER ATTAIN HIS LIBERTY ??
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After Gulliver was shifted to the old temple where he was kept bound, he had become an object of wonder and amusement.He sent many requests for his liberty. The emperor first discussed the matter in the cabinet and then in a full council where no one except Skyresh Bolgolam opposed to granting him liberty. It proved rather against him by the whole board and even the emperor confirmed it. When he was persuaded to comply, he wanted certain articles and conditions be followed by Gulliver if he wanted liberty. The articles were read before him and he had to swear first as per his own country's manner and then as it was prescribed by the laws of Liliput. After that, he was granted his liberty. The articles mentioned the following conditions:
1. Gulliver shall not leave Lilliput without their license under our great seal.
2 He shall not go into metropolis without their express order; at which time, the inhabitants shall have two hours warning to keep within doors.
3, He should limit his walks to their principal high roads, and not offer to walk, or lie down, in a meadow or field of corn.
4, As he walks the said roads, he shall take the utmost care not to trample upon the bodies of any of their loving subjects, their horses, or carriages, nor take any of their subjects into his hands without their own consent.
5, If an express requires extraordinary despatch, he shall be obliged to carry, in his pocket, the messenger and horse a six days journey, once in every moon, and return the said messenger back (if so required) safe to the imperial presence.
6, He shall be their ally against their enemies in the island of Blefuscu, and do his utmost to destroy their fleet, which was preparing to invade them.
7, He should, at his times of leisure, be aiding and assisting to their workmen, in helping to raise certain great stones, towards covering the wall of the principal park, and other royal buildings.
8, He shall, in two moons’ time, deliver in an exact survey of the circumference of their dominions, by a computation of his own paces round the coast.
9. Lastly, upon his solemn oath to observe all the above articles, the said man-mountain shall have a daily allowance of meat and drink, with free access to the royal person, and other marks of their favor.
1. Gulliver shall not leave Lilliput without their license under our great seal.
2 He shall not go into metropolis without their express order; at which time, the inhabitants shall have two hours warning to keep within doors.
3, He should limit his walks to their principal high roads, and not offer to walk, or lie down, in a meadow or field of corn.
4, As he walks the said roads, he shall take the utmost care not to trample upon the bodies of any of their loving subjects, their horses, or carriages, nor take any of their subjects into his hands without their own consent.
5, If an express requires extraordinary despatch, he shall be obliged to carry, in his pocket, the messenger and horse a six days journey, once in every moon, and return the said messenger back (if so required) safe to the imperial presence.
6, He shall be their ally against their enemies in the island of Blefuscu, and do his utmost to destroy their fleet, which was preparing to invade them.
7, He should, at his times of leisure, be aiding and assisting to their workmen, in helping to raise certain great stones, towards covering the wall of the principal park, and other royal buildings.
8, He shall, in two moons’ time, deliver in an exact survey of the circumference of their dominions, by a computation of his own paces round the coast.
9. Lastly, upon his solemn oath to observe all the above articles, the said man-mountain shall have a daily allowance of meat and drink, with free access to the royal person, and other marks of their favor.
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