C.rulers gained power by surrounding themselves with loyal officers.
Because it has something covering it and he has to watch his back
jesus i cant believe i just read all of those lol
<span>A)“the silken sad uncertain rustling”
B) “purple curtain”</span><span>D) “to still the beating of my heart” I would say these three appeal to the senses so that in A it would be mostly hearing ie the rustling and in B it is sight for the color purple and D it is to do with "the beating of the heart" which would also be perceived by hearing. </span>