Some even say that the Orders will be reduced in number.

And who knows what may be toward now that the Bishop and Mr.More are in trouble.

I know not what is all this that Parliament has been doing about the Holy Father his authority; but I am sure that it cannot be more than what other reigns have brought about in declaring that the Prince is temporal lord of his land.

But, however that may be, what do you advise that your brother should do?
He is to be professed in August, unless it is prevented, and I dare not put out my hand to hinder it, until I know more.

I do not ask you, dear son, to tell me what you should not; I know my duty and yours too well for that.
But I entreat you to tell me what you can, that I may not consent to your brother's profession if it is better that it should not take place until affairs are quieter.