Silvester

[ sil-ves-ter ]

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noun

In his youth Silvester was a monk, but he deserted the monastery, and became a follower of the devil.

Desirous to know how long he would reign, Silvester betook himself to the devil for information.

A few years after this information, Silvester imprudently went to the Holy City, where he was suddenly seized with fever.

Ivan's favorites, Silvester and Adachef had grown ambitious and the former especially was overbearing.

When Ivan's favorite son died, Silvester told him that it was a punishment from heaven for his disobedience.

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