[52] Sanson's Atlas: a very large atlas by a French geographer in use in Swift's time.
[53] As good a hand of me: as much money of me.
[54] Moidore: a Portuguese gold piece worth about six dollars.
[55] Guineas: an obsolete English gold coin, of the value of five dollars.
[56] Phoenix: a bird of fable said to live for a long time and rise anew from its own ashes.
[57] Cabinet: a private room.
[58] Scrutoire: a writing-desk.
[59] Waiting: attendance on the king.
[60] Lusus naturae: a freak of nature.
[61] Royal Sovereign: one of the great ships of Swift's time.