The worst of it is the man is not a reprobate-not a hang-dog, lounging rascal, but perfectly honest, willing to oblige, harmless and inoffensive even when intoxicated, and skilful at his labour.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
In short, the reprobate nature of the place may be established, but while it is the chosen resort of the people, or of a section of them, unless some great and manifest harm arises it cannot be touched.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
The good dames, too, considered him as little better than a reprobate, gathered their daughters under their wings whenever he approached, and pointed him out as a warning to their sons.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving