Rudolf Erich Raspe: Gulliver revived, London 1786 (R5)

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Guess, gentlemen, my astonishment, when I found myself in the company of Vulcan and his cyclops, who had been quarrelling for the three weeks before mentioned, about the observation of good order and due subordination, and which had occasioned such alarms for that space of time in the world above. However, my arrival restored peace to the whole society, and Vulcan himself did me the honour of applying plasters to my wounds, which healed them immediately; he also placed refreshments before me, particularly nectar, and other rich wines, such as the gods and goddesses only aspire to. After this repast was over Vulcan ordered Venus to show me every indulgence which my situation required. To describe the apartment and the couch on which I reposed, is totally impossible, therefore I will not attempt it, let it suffice to say, it exceeds the power of language to do it justice, or speak of that kind-hearted goddess Venus in any terms equal to her merit.

R5, S. 180-182.

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