Letter from King Henry the 8th to Saint Thomas More

Lord Chancellor, It has come to ye that loyalty is hard to find. There is a resistance towards the decision for that of ye divorce. Thus is thy decision Chancellor, for or against, may thee think it well, as will leave thee not an understanding friend if for the disapproval. For what is to become of the daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragón, her future is not of the importance, we first must deal …

…duty of roles must play to which is to stop this madness, and to realise a serious brow. As foolish as fight is, if thy decision of divorce is not as which is supported by ye, then mock ye words, let thee be crushed, all money in the world is not enough to pay for thy head. Think ye hard Chancellor, as this may yet be thy most important decision. Sincerely, The King of England.