Henry VIII, supreme head of the Church of England

The speaker, having completed a divorce and remarried to Anne, discusses the political climate, including potential threats from the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite these concerns, the speaker doubts any immediate danger. The focus then shifts to church reform, specifically the condition of monasteries and abbeys, which are seen as wealthy and supportive of the Pope. The speaker plans to task Cromwell with dissolving these institutions as part of the reformation of the Church of England.

What does the speaker imply about the future of the monasteries?

What is the speaker's opinion on the wealth held by the monasteries?