Rather , individuals could only take up arms if they are led by an inferior magistrate ( so termed to distinguish them from the superior magistrate , i.e. , the king ) .
However , it stops short of inviting any individual to judge a king .
Individuals could only take up arms if they are led by an inferior magistrate ( so termed to distinguish them from the superior magistrate , i.e. , the king ) .
However , it stops short of inviting any individual to judge a king .