In early 1534, More was accused by Thomas Cromwell of having given advice and counsel to the "Holy Maid of Kent," Elizabeth Barton, a nun who had prophesied that the king had ruined his soul and would come to a quick end for having divorced Queen Catherine.
Pada awal tahun 1534, Thomas Cromwell menuduh More memberikan nasihat dan wejangan kepada "Holy Maid of Kent", Elizabeth Barton, seorang biarawati yang pernah meramalkan kalau sang raja telah menghancurkan jiwanya sendiri dan akan segera berakhir karena telah menceraikan Ratu Catherine.