How we cite our quotes: (Act.Paragraph)
Quote #7
NORFOLK: [...] The Pope's a Prince, isn't he?
MORE: He is.
NORFOLK: And a bad one?
MORE: Bad enough. But the theory is that he's also the Vicar of God the descendant of St. Peter, our only like with Christ. (2.101-104)
This is actually pretty similar to More's thought process regarding King Henry. Although More disagrees with many aspects of the King's political strategy, he still follows him because them's the rules. The same goes for the Pope. Man—More can't even look at religion without donning his lawyer cap.
Quote #8
MORE: [...] Signor Chapuys tells me he's just made a "tour" of the North Country. He thinks we shall have trouble there. So do I. (2.127)
Here, More is warning Norfolk about a possible armed uprising of loyal Catholics that he heard about from Chapuys. If this doesn't prove that More is sincerely devoted to the English government despite his religious reservations, then we don't know what will.
Quote #9
CROMWELL: [...] You're absolutely right, it must be done by law. It's just a matter of finding the right law. Or making one. (2.232)
We can't help but think back to More and Roper's conversation about the devil whenever Cromwell sticks his slimy little head into the scene. Dude might as well be sporting a pair of horns, wielding a pitchfork, and cackling about the eternal fires of hell. Do you think Cromwell's actions—or his mindset—might be construed as "evil"? Sure, Cromwell doesn't go around killing babies, but maybe his actions are what "evil" looks like in the real world? Food for thought.