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. 21 And they came unto the Council of the Nation, even the House of Lords, and said, We will not have this law to pass. 22 For, although we are paid, and well paid, to teach the people, yet in our wisdom it seemeth good unto us to keep them ignorant. 23 For, be it known unto you, that, unless they are kept ignorant, and deprived of power, no man can govern them. 24 And the Lords listened unto these speeches, and would not allow the good law to pass. 25 Then stood the great and good noble, even Grey, before the King, and said, thou knowest thy nobles and the high priests of the land will not allow this law to pass. 26 Therefore I lay my commission at thy feet. 27 And the king answered and said, do as it seemeth best to thee. 28 And Grey bowed himself to the earth, and departed from the presence of the King. 29 And the King was troubled in spirit, and he sent in haste for Arthur, even the mighty man of renown. 30 And Arthur arose, and girded up his loins, and stood before the King. 31 And the King said unto him, Arthur, I know thee to be a man in whom is the spirit of wisdom and of valour, I am sorely troubled in mind respecting this affair. What shall I do? 32 Arthur answered and said, be not troubled, neither let thy spirit be cast down, for I can rule these people easily, and with a rod of iron must they be ruled: grant unto me the commission, and I will make them obedient. 33 And the King said, do as seemeth good in thine own eyes.