11 And he stood before the King, and said, O King, live for ever, thy people have been long afflicted with heavy burdens which they cannot bear, and their cries and lamentations ascend to heaven.
12 And the King was troubled in his mind at these sayings, and he caused the records of the realm to be brought before him, and then he found that his subjects were not fairly represented; and he was in much agitation of mind, and trembled exceedingly and cried with a loud voice, What shall I do?
13 And the noble, even Grey, said unto him, We must endeavour to amend these things; and, oh King, if thou wilt give me permission, such a law shall be framed that all the land will rejoice.
14 And the King said, Do as it pleaseth thee best in this matter.
15 Then Grey called all the representatives of the people together, and shewed them the new law which he had framed for the people’s benefit.
16 But several of those who were interested with regard to money, lifted up their voices against it.
17 Nevertheless the thing did prevail, in that house, the Assembly of the People, called the House of Commons.
18 But when this same law was brought before the Lords, they laughed it to scorn, saying amongst themselves, Shall we be deprived of all the good things we have enjoyed so long? Shall we divide the spoil amongst those we despise? And, as it were, with the voice of one man, they said, No!
19 Now the High Priests of the nation consulted amongst themselves, and said, Alas! what will become of us if this law passeth? We must then bid farewell to all that we have held so dear.
20 And the lamentation amongst the High Priests was very great, for every one of them lamented as if he had lost his first born.