I refused this iniquitous condition, and left Rome to come here and turn hermit.

What a spot to turn hermit in for a summer!

He could turn hermit for the rest of his days, as well as the Emperor Charles.

To the desert and turn hermit?

Entering this room at a moment when it was quite deserted, I resolved to turn hermit behind the screen.

I declare, Miss Thusa, I am tempted to turn hermit myself, and come and live with you, if you would let me.

But in the third year 'a heavenly thought' came into his mind that he would turn hermit and dwell in the wild forest.

We'd better turn hermits, go and winter in a cave, and be done with it.

In a desert place near Nogent-sur-Seine, he built himself a cabin of stubble and reeds, and turned hermit.

He's turned hermit from shame.

"If hermits drink from such a cup I shall turn hermit," said Bes, laughing.

- Alibech turns hermit, and is taught by Rustico, a monk, how the Devil is put in hell.

"Perhaps he knows of some cave where he is going to turn hermit," said one of the group.