As I came nearer to Lilliput, I saw the King and all his lords and ladies standing on the beach. They could only see Blefuscu's warships coming closer, as I was swimming and my head was occasionally under the Therefore, they supposed that I had water. drowned, and that the Blefuscan ships were attacking But when they saw me walking out of the sea. they welcomed me warmly with cries of astonishment and delight. The King himself came down to the water to meet me. Everyone in Lilliput is grateful to you!' he cried. For your bravery, you will be one of my lords from now on.