He said therein:

“The testament of a king.

There was a king who lived after the time of Jesus—peace be upon him—whose name was Antonius. He lived for three hundred and twenty years. When death drew near, he summoned three eminent men from among the leading figures of his community and its noblest members, and said to them:

‘The end you now witness has overtaken me. You are the heads and notables of your kingdom’s people, and I know of no one more qualified than you to direct the affairs of your subjects. I have therefore drafted a charter for you, which I have entrusted to six of your best men so that they may choose one of themselves to administer…’