After three years' expectation that things would mend, I accepted an advantageous offer from Captain William Prichard, master of the Antelope, who was making a voyage to the South Sea. We set sail from Bristol, May 4, 1699, and our voyage at first was very prosperous. What would be the best suggestion to give to Jonathan Swift for improving the setting in the passage?

Provide more description of the weather on the day Gulliver sets sail.
Explain Captain Prichard's "advantageous offer."
Describe Captain Prichard's appearance and personality.
Explain the background of the statement, "after three years' expectation that things would mend."