Their eyes were now opened, and they saw the consequences of that power which had been assumed by the chancellor, and to which their predecessors had in some instances blindly submitted.

"By this course," said a member, "the free election of the counties is taken away, and none shall be chosen but such as shall please the king and council.

Let us therefore with fortitude, understanding, and sincerity, seek to maintain our privilege.

This cannot be construed any contempt in us, but merely a maintenance of our common rights, which our ancestors have left us, and which it is just and fit for us to transmit to our posterity."[*] Another said, "This may be called a quo warranto to seize all our liberties."[**] "A chancellor," added a third, "by this course may call a parliament consisting of what persons he pleases.

Any suggestion, by any person, may be the cause of sending a new writ.