Gulliver's Travels Diary Entry

Ques. Read Voyage 1 of Gulliver’s Travels and write a diary as Gulliver when you find out that you are to be convicted and sentenced to be blinded. 

Ans.
I had been convicted and sentenced to be blinded a few days ago. I was totally in the lurch and found no way to escape. All day long I kept on thinking ways to break free from this confinement, when finally I discovered that I could cross the Chanel and reach Blefuscu where I can seek for help. I indeed felt a little guilty for some of the activities done by me which were titled as illegal. Other allegations on me were put unnecessarily in order to execute me. The actions they were about to take were gratuitous and stopping them then made them feel thwarted because they believed it was unjust. 
I was already known to the intrigue which had been forming against me but I never thought that it would be so torturous. When I was shown the list of articles for my impeachment, my mouth fell open as I perceived it. I begged and pleaded them to accept my request of departure. 
My fear of death grew as time passed. 
I understand they were angry and exasperated but they should also understand that I had never done wrong to the lilliputians and therefore I was hoping for the best. I wasn't only appalled after hearing it but felt as if I stood there with my bare face hanging out.
This escape was necessary by all means not only because I was sentenced to be blinded but also because I never have liked staying at one place for a long period of time. 
I will miss the little people, but my life journey awaits as it was obvious that Lilliput wasn't my last stop before I returned home to my dear Mary.

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