Part I (1), Chapter IV (4): Mildendo the metropolis of Lilliput described, together with the Emporor's palace. A conversation between the Author and a principal Secretary, concerning the affairs of that empire.The Author's [offer] to serve the Emperor in his wars. -Page 55
The people of Lilliput are forced to hide indoors as the Author explores the city while walking on stools (to not crush buildings). The different political parties, distinguished by low or high heels, are explained. The second strongest nation, living on the Island of Belfuscu, threatens to attack Lilliput because of a quarrel started over what part of an egg one should break.
"That all true believers shall break their eggs at the convenient end" -Page 60. This is a "chunk of verbiage" that shows how the people of Lilliput find signifigance in seemingly unimportant matters. That such a trivial concept causes civil wars and thousands to die makes on look upon our own society and question what is really important.
Worrying too much about the smalls things can lead to the big things destroying you (the opposite of the saying "what out for giants and you'll be eaten by ants"). The different parties are really filled with the same constituents.
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