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Which he also dispatched; and calling for more, found they had no more to give him. When they had done these wonders, they shouted for joy; and after warning the people on the ground the King desired he would throw the empty barrels as far as he could; And when they saw the vessels in the air, There was an universal shout of Hekina Degul.

Mr Gulliver could not help wondering at the intrepidity of these diminutive mortals who ventured to walk and mount upon his body, while one of his hands was at liberty, without trembling at the very sight of so prodigious a creature as he must appear to them After some time an ambassador from the King appeared before him, who producing credentials under the royal seal, spoke about ten minutes without any sign of anger, and yet with great resolution; pointing often towards the Metropolis, which was distant about half a mile, whether it was his Majesty's pleasure that he should be conveyed-Mr. Gulliver made signs that he should beglad to be released; and the ambassador understood very well what he meant for he shook his head by way of disapproba-