Then I took up again the knotted end of the cables to which my hooks were tied , and with great ease drew fifty of the enemy 's largest men-of-war after me . When the Blefuscudians saw the fleet moving in order , and me pulling at the end , they set up a scream of grief and despair that it is impossible to describe . When I had got out of danger I stopped awhile to pick out the arrows that stuck in my hands and face , and rubbed on some of the same ointment that was given me at my arrival . I then took off my spectacles , and after waiting about an hour , till the tide was a little fallen , I waded on to the royal port of Lilliput . The Emperor and his whole Court stood on the shore awaiting me . They saw the ships move forward in a large half-moon , but could not discern me , who , in the middle of the channel , was under water up to my neck . The Emperor concluded that I was drowned , and that the enemy 's fleet was approaching in a hostile manner . But he was soon set at ease , for , the channel growing shallower every step I made , I came in a short time within hearing , and holding up the end of the cable by which the fleet was fastened , I cried in a loud voice : `` Long live the most puissant Emperor of Lilliput ! '' The Prince received me at my landing with all possible joy , and made me a Nardal on the spot , which is the highest title of honor among them . His Majesty desired that I would take some opportunity to bring all the rest of his enemy 's ships into his ports , and seemed to think of nothing less than conquering the whole Empire of Blefuscu , and becoming the sole monarch of the world . But I plainly protested that I would never be the means of bringing a free and brave people into slavery ; and though the wisest of the Ministers were of my opinion , my open refusal was so opposed to his Majesty 's ambition that he could never forgive me . And from this time a plot began between himself and those of his Ministers who were my enemies , that nearly ended in my utter destruction . About three weeks after this exploit there arrived an embassy from Blefuscu , with humble offers of peace , which was soon concluded , on terms very advantageous to our Emperor . There were six ambassadors , with a train of about five hundred persons , all very magnificent . Having been privately told that I had befriended them , they made me a visit , and paying me many compliments on my valor and generosity , invited me to their kingdom in the Emperor their master 's name . I asked them to present my most humble respects to the Emperor their master , whose royal person I resolved to attend before I returned to my own country . Accordingly , the next time I had the honor to see our Emperor I desired his general permission to visit the Blefuscudian monarch . This he granted me , but in a very cold manner , of which I afterward learned the reason . When I was just preparing to pay my respects to the Emperor of Blefuscu , a distinguished person at Court , to whom I had once done a great service , came to my house very privately at night , and without sending his name desired admission . I put his lordship into my coat pocket , and , giving orders to a trusty servant to admit no one , I fastened the door , placed my visitor on the table , and sat down by it .
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