off his debts and to the so-called Sicilian business, Henry's unrealistic plans to conquer the Kingdom of Sicily for his second son, Edmund Crouchback.

Drafting

In the spring of 1258, Henry sought financial aid from Parliament and was confronted by a group of barons who insisted on reforms. The king agreed to the appointment of a committee of twenty-four members, twelve selected by the Crown and twelve

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