The conditions were:
First, that he was not to quit the country without leave granted under the King's Great Seal.
Second, that he was not to come into the city without orders; at which times the people were to have two hours' notice to keep indoors.
Third, that he should keep to the high roads, and not walk or lie down in a meadow.
Fourth, that he was to take the utmost care not to trample on anybody, or on any horses or carriages, and that he was not to lift any persons in his hand against their will.
Fifth, that if at any time an express had to be sent in great haste, he was to carry the messenger and his horse in his pocket a six-days' journey, and to bring them safely back.
Sixth, that he should be the King's ally against the Blefuscans, and that he should try to destroy their fleet, which was said to be preparing to invade Lilliput.
Seventh, that he should help the workmen to move certain great stones which were needed to repair some of the public buildings.
Eighth, that he should in "two moons' time" make an exact survey of the kingdom, by counting how many of his own paces it took him to go all round the coast.