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During this time, Anne was courted by Henry Percy, son of the Earl of Northumberland, and entered into a secret betrothal with the young man.

Thomas Wolsey's gentleman usher, George Cavendish, maintained the two had not been lovers.

If Cavendish is to be believed, it may be that their relationship wasn't sexual.

The romance was broken off when Percy's father refused to support their engagement.

According to Cavendish, Anne was sent from court to her family's countryside estates, but it is not known for how long.

Upon her return to court, she again entered the service of Catherine of Aragon.