Now it is again prolongued till the fifth of November next; but I trow his Majesty will scarce dare to postpone again.

His people like not those rulers who fear to meet those who are chosen by them to debate on matters of the state.

It looks not well for the sovereign to fear to meet his people." Cuthbert, who knew little about such matters, asked many questions about Parliament and its assemblies.

His uncle answered him freely and fully, and explained to him exactly the site of the building where the great body assembled.
"Thou canst take the wherry thou used to love so well, and row thyself to Westminster one of these days, and look well at the Parliament Houses," said Martin Holt.

"It is a grand spectacle to see the King come in state to open the assembly.