Even if he could, the King would not allow it.
Perhaps the King will allow you to remain after all.
The king allowed him to leave on the condition that he return in one year.
As the king had allowed himself to be convinced, so did the court.
The king allowed it to run its course before continuing.
The king wouldn't allow them time for a full consultation.
They wonder why the King allowed things to slide so far.
The king allowed him to do so while he was already married.
Before all the rest, he requested the King to allow him to do battle first.
The king had allowed him this one last attempt - three weeks' leave of absence.