“That means—‘He that reigns King in Judea and Israel,’” explained Master Gyseburn to the children. “Now listen to his boasting.”
“Qui status in Jude et Rex Israel,
And the mightiest conquerer that ever
Walked on ground” (Herod went on),
“For I am even he that made both heaven and hell,
And of my mighty power holdeth up this world round.
I am the cause of this great light and thunder.
It is through my fury that they such noise do make.
My fearful countenance the clouds doth so encumber,
That often for dread thereof the very earth doth shake.”