Which historical event or events in Pre-Revolutionary America do you think the author referring to when he writes in lines 3 and 4: “...then tell me whether you can hereafter love, honour, and faithfully serve the power that has carried fire and sword into your land?…”

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

athena gives perseus a mirror sp he won't directly look back at her.

the answer to your question is

transform it from an expensive luxury to a mid-priced good