John Donne was on the path to success. He was a private secretary to a high court official, Sir Thomas Egerton. How did he ruin his Career?

A. He eloped with Egerton’s niece
B. It was discovered that he was a Catholic
C. He wrote a private critical poem about Queen Elizabeth
D. He basically made a pass at Egerton’s Wife

A. He eloped with Egerton’s niece

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