Location:The northern part of Picardy (based on the dialect, which is influenced by the Middle Dutch, see for example the use of the word 'hont' instead of 'chien' v. 197) - Date:early 14th century (Kleist, 1973) - Commission: /

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Life of Saint John Paul. The hermit John Paul was tempted by the devil to rape and murder a princess. After his crime, he led a secluded life as a penitent in the forest. Because of his repentance Mary brought the girl back to life, and the hermit was eventually restored in his honor by appointing him as bishop.

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