Answer:
It uses words and phrases that are no longer used
Maybe losing a loved one or a pet that has been with you through your whole life
I assume you are referring to the Lilliput in Gulliver's travels, and in the story the Blefuscudians are the enemy of Lilliput.
Unlike food , an individual can go without water seems to be a 2days to a week..!!
Hope this helps you..!!