We attain a principle which reaches far into the spiritual world, when we reflect that if evil deeds of a ruler can justly draw down vengeance upon his people, the converse also must hold good.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
It is hardly necessary to remind the reader that in an absolute monarchy the will of the ruler is law.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Some fell before the young ruler on their faces.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz