Reformed, The

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548. Reformed, The

  1. Arkadi turns from the idea of obtaining power through wealth to a less materialistic goal. [Russ. Lit.: Benét, 843]
  2. Hal, Prince transformation from rakish prince to responsible king. [Br. Lit.: II Henry IV ]
  3. Knave of Hearts vowed hed steal no more tarts. [Nurs. Rhyme: Baring-Gould, 152]
  4. La Sacristaine repents of sin and rejoins convent. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 48]
  5. Moses the Black, St. rascally thief; converted, became ordained priest. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 247248]
  6. Saul becomes Christian proselytizer after Lords visitation. [N.T.: Acts 9:122]
  7. Scrooge, Ebenezer Christmas becomes a merry affair when he abandons his miserliness. [Br. Lit.: A Christmas Carol ]
  8. Thais Alexandrian courtesan; converted to Christianity. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 307]
  9. Vinicus lustful Roman becomes devout Christian. [Polish Lit.: Quo Vadis, Magill I, 797799]

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