But I thought it more consistent with prudence and justice to pass the remainder of my days with my wife and family. A particular description of the S...

However, since the king was pleased to allow me access to his royal person, I was resolved, upon the very first occasion, to deliver my opinion to him...

I thought this account of the _struldbrugs_ might be some entertainment to the reader, because it seems to be a little out of the common way; at least...