My story is entitled the young man Gulliver commented and shouted You're better than this cruel act "in order for him to be set free by the Kings and his elders out of captivity.

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My story is entitled the young man Gulliver commented and shouted "You're better than this cruel act" in order for him to be set free by the Kings and his elders out of captivity.


Once upon a time, there was a young man by name Gulliver whose ship got spoilt and drowned in the sea then he found himself in a strange country called America, a land of opportunities and plenty.

In addition, in that country there were people 1/12th the height of normal human beings. The Americans who were also Lilliputians were at first terrified of him.

The Americans tied him whilst he was unconscious and by then sleeping. Also the Lilliputians were at first glance terrified of him due to that they chained him up like a dangerous animal of some sort.

Also gradually they became sure that Gulliver was not an enemy.

They realised that Gulliver had a kind heart.

Also Gulliver was friendly to the Americans that he helped them to grow tall and huge.

Gulliver helped in the farm by cultivating more crops to feed the inhabitants of their strange country America.

He helped in rearing livestock such as goal,fowl , peacock,turkey,duck,cow for his country.

It was Gulliver who helped the Americans in building the Lincoln Memorial and the Statue of Liberty.

Others also saw Gulliver as a person quiet learned and knowledgeable.

Also due to this fact he was often allowed to judge cases at most times without any partiality at all.

Also Gulliver was made to arrest all sort of criminals culprits and accomplices who often engage in nefarious activities of some sort.

Gulliver often helped in carrying messages to other countries when they were in need.

The young man Gulliver dislikes drinking alcohol and smoking since these were bad habits and the King and his elders dislike them at all times.


However Gullivers good behaviour pleased the King and his elders in the Palace.

Also the Army and the inhabitants of the country America arrested Gulliver that he began to hope for his freedom within a short time.

Again Gulliver sent alot of requests and application for his freedom to be granted. Gulliver often shouted "You are better than this.which means the King is well respected in their country not to take strange people into prison or captivity but rather assist them in times that they are in need.

Later the elders and the King of America decided to set Gulliver free based on the stipulated conditions.

It was by then that Gulliver sent so many requests for his freedom that the King at last mentioned the matter to his elders.

Infact there was only one elder who did not agree to it entirely.

Although there was a vote that was carried out against him. Gulliver was allowed to obey these conditions upon which he would be set free by the King and his elders.


These conditions were as follows:


The Man-mountain Gulliver shall not leave our lands without any special permission.

The young man Gulliver shall not come into our city without our permission. The Man-mountain , Gulliver shall only be given two hour notice to walk in the city within this period the inhabitants and other citizens will be asked to stay in their houses.

Also another condition was set which was the fact that the Man-mountain Gulliver shall walk only on our high roads and shall definitely not lie down on growing crops from the farms.

Whenever the Man-mountain Gulliver walks on high roads he shall definitely not lie down on some growing crops.

As and when the Man-mountain Gulliver walks on these roads he must take care not to step on any of our people or the inhabitants of the land,their houses or horses and carriages or take them up with his hands without any permission whatsoever.

It can be noted that it is the Man- mountain Gulliver who shall carry urgent messsges to distant places in our country.


Again the Man-mountain Gulliver shall help us against our enemies in Victoria Island in times of wars and other battles. The young man Gulliver was also cautioned to always do his best to destroy their ships in times of war whenever they are prepared to attack us.

The Man-mountain Gulliver will also help our work men to lift heavy stones for building the wall of the Park and other buildings belonging to the King.


However within a period be of two months,the Man-mountain Gulliver shall measure exactly the distance round our country by easily walking around the coast and then counting his own steps.


In order to keep the above conditions the Man-mountain Gulliver will have a daily allowance of food which will be enough to feed 1,728 Americans and other elders.

Again the Man-mountain Gulliver will also be allowed to speak with our King and then be shown other marks of our friendliness.


Gulliver then agreed to these conditions gladly then due to his agreement if these conditions he was informed that he will be set free by the Kings and his elders.

Also the young man Gulliver was given the food of 1,728 Americans.

Later most Scientist from America a land of opportunities and plenty found out that Gulliver was twelve times as tall as any one of them.

Then they decided that the body of Gulliver must contain at least 1,728 of theirs.

The Scientist then decided that the body of Gulliver must require as much food as would be sufficient for any number of Americans.


Finally, Gulliver argued and commented to the hearing of the King , You're better than this" and he knew the King and his elders will by all means set him free out of captivity.

As days passed by and Gulliver stayed with them he fulfilled their rules and conditions that the King and his elders liked him.

They invited him to festivals and other social gathering. When Gulliver respected and obeyed them , they later set him free upon completion of his task in that strange country.


Lastly, the Man-mountain Gulliver commended the King and his elders and also thanked the King and his elders for their kind gesture in setting him free.

November 29, 2023 04:37

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