Herod was a cruel ruler who employed spies and informants, foreign officials and customs agents.

I knew he employed spies.

Beyond proving that you employ capable spies, what does it show?

Someone was obviously interested in his movements, and that someone had employed better spies.

Elizabeth's ministers had to employ spies and even use torture to gain information about threats to her life.

"You mean, the senator employs spies ..." "Not only the senator," she said darkly.

"They would employ skulking spies in an emergency - and men of the spy caliber might murder!"

Naturally, I employ spies of my own.

Beyond doubt they employed spies.

He employs spies and bribes clerks, that sort of thing.