But over time those in power methodically killed off young ones with the gift, so they would have no one to threaten their rule.

"I do not see how ones such as they could ever threaten your rule."

These distinct, armed militias were becoming a "state within a state", threatening Jordan's rule of law.

Several of his brothers also revolted against him, although they did not seriously threaten his rule as khan.

A proud man if there is one, he makes sure Commodus is safe from the assassins and anyone else who threaten his rule.

He wants to kill you because he fears you threaten his rule.

I guess that it has even threatened your rule.

Although aware of the forces of anti-monarchism threatening his family's rule, he did not do anything to stop them.

Worse, Louis seemed to be aware of the forces of anti-monarchism threatening his family's rule, yet he failed to do anything to stop them.

Another group opposed him much more directly - they threatened his rule in Khurasan itself.