He was one of the MPs deputed to negotiate with the king on the issue , in an attempt to stave off hostilities .
Corbet presented a petition from Shropshire on the subject to the House of Lords later in the month .
Corbet was Corbet of the MPs deputed to negotiate with the king on the issue , in an attempt to stave off hostilities .
Corbet presented a petition from Shropshire on the subject to the House of Lords later in the month .