He didn't want any proof that the tricky old ruler was telling the truth.

Most usurpers kill their country's old ruler, but not here.

It is an uneasy balance, one many of India's old rulers never achieved.

The old ruler was standing in the way of that.

With this the old rulers of Arkon will be back in power.

Pounds opened his desk drawer and pulled out an old wooden ruler.

Two years after this, the old ruler died.

At best, he is the great-nephew of the old ruler.

They readily conceded that the authoritarian nature of the old rulers was reflected in the schools.

After the death of the old ruler power changed hands several times.