After a few grim years of this treatment, kings sometimes bowed to the pressure of their people and submitted to the church.
The king bowed and smiled to the audience, dabbing lustral water behind his ears.
Dumfounded, the king dropped to one knee and bowed his head, crossing himself reverently.
The kings, who had been sure of winning the battle, surrendered and bowed before king Vijay.
The king dropped Meta's hand as if were a hot poker, turned and bowed.
The king bowed, crossed the hall, and gained the door, where a hedge of twenty musketeers awaited him.
The king brought himself to his knees on the padded step, bowed his head before the lattice, and began in a low but distinct voice.
The king bowed before the bleeding Lord and sought His directions.
A king must always bow to reality-even if it injures his pride.
Even kings must bow to their wives at times.