Reformed, The
548. Reformed, The
- Arkadi turns from the idea of obtaining power through wealth to a less materialistic goal. [Russ. Lit.: Benét, 843]
- Hal, Prince transformation from rakish prince to responsible king. [Br. Lit.: II Henry IV ]
- Knave of Hearts vowed he’d steal no more tarts. [Nurs. Rhyme: Baring-Gould, 152]
- La Sacristaine repents of sin and rejoins convent. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 48]
- Moses the Black, St. rascally thief; converted, became ordained priest. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 247–248]
- Saul becomes Christian proselytizer after Lord’s visitation. [N.T.: Acts 9:1–22]
- Scrooge, Ebenezer Christmas becomes a merry affair when he abandons his miserliness. [Br. Lit.: A Christmas Carol ]
- Thais Alexandrian courtesan; converted to Christianity. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 307]
- Vinicus lustful Roman becomes devout Christian. [Polish Lit.: Quo Vadis, Magill I, 797–799]
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