Rhadamanthus

/ ˌrædəˈmænθəs /

noun

Rhadamanthus is a strict judge, your Majesty; and might be a trifle better informed!

Let that, as a voice of Rhadamanthus, speak upon the two culprits; and tell us what is to be done.

The military gentlemen are vigilant as Argus, and, though pitying the poor Prince, must be rigorous as Rhadamanthus.

Mr Paton was as deaf as Pluto to all excuses, and as inexorable as Rhadamanthus in his retributive dispensations.

"I share your opinion," said Rhadamanthus, in a tone that went further than the words.

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