1a
The king shall be aided by a Council, to consist of wise men, chosen from among his people,
1b
Learned in the Law of the Lord, and faithful unto the king; who shall assemble before him in council, as often as he shall require, to give him advice in whatsoever matter he shall ask them.
2
The king may apportion the administration of the laws, and of the affairs of his kingdom among them, giving to each his appropriate department, as the king shall command.
3a
¶ The members of the king's council shall dwell near the king; they shall attend him on his journeyings, if he require it:
3b
They shall each give him information, reason, counsel and advice, of whatsoever matter he shall require, and shall keep nothing back.
4a
¶ Each member of the Council shall keep the charge of the king, which he committeth to him, in his several department;
4b
Shall be a faithful steward of the king's substance, in his hands: and shall render the same, with a just account of his stewardship, as often as the king requires.
5
¶ The counselors of the king shall be chosen by him as seemeth him good, being just men, learned in the Law, not proud, nor haughty;
5b
Not given to much babbling; and they shall keep the king's secret all the days of their lives.
6a
¶ If they serve the king well, he shall reward them as just and faithful stewards;
6b
If they are unfaithful, he shall frown upon them:
6c
But he may choose new counselors, when it seemeth him good.