Gulliver's Travels ( A voyage to Lilliput, chapter-2)

  Gulliver ,as an object of curiosity and amazement

When Gulliver arrived in the capital , he felt a strong urge to urinate . The place where Gulliver was lodged was an ancient deserted temple considered as be profane. He took the first opportunity available and relieved himself of his uneasy load. The Emperor had already descended from the tower. He camle on his horseback to have an opportunity to view Gulliver .He also wanted to talk to Gulliver . When he alighted he surveyed Gulliver for his giant size. The empress and the princes, who arrived, sat down in their chair maintaining a safe distance from Gulliver . They looked at the huge creature with wonder . The Emperor made many efforts to talk to Gulliver. Gulliver too tried to talk but neither of them could understand the other. By now a large number of people had gathered to have a look at Gulliver . Many little men started shooting arrows at him. As the news of his arrival spread , numberous rich, idle and curious people came to see him.

Gulliver , taught the language of Lilliputians

Having consulted his courtiers ,the Emperor decided not to put Gulliver to death. He decided to keep Gulliver and feed him properly .He ordered his men to make arrangements for Gulliver's board and lodging. Arrangements were made to teach Gulliver the language of Lilliputians. It took Gulliver three weeks to learn their language. Now , he was able to communicate with the Emperor and some of his men.

Gulliver , thoroughly searched 

According to the law of the land, Gulliver was throughly searched. A list of all the articles of found on his person was made .His sword and pistols , comb, snuff box was taken away.His watch which filled the people with surprise was also tàken away from him. The only thing which escaped the notice. As  the little men was his pair of spectacles It escaped as it was in private pocket of Gulliver a coat . In the inventory prepared by the Lilliputians Gulliver was named ' Quinbus Flestrin' which meant " man - mountain."