The lad meant well enough, surely, but a king could grow very tired of his people's unreasonable expectations.

But at last the king grew weary, and Morgoth bore down his shield upon him.

Not even the most loving son could deny that the king had grown old.

Once the missionaries learned the local language and began preaching directly to the people, the king grew restive.

Her king had grown pragmatic, even humanlike, and she could not find the courage to blame him.

He will have influence, especially as the king grows older.

The heavenly king grew angry, and ordered the couple to live apart from each other, allowing them to meet only once a year.

And he would need to be, to keep this kingdom together until the predestined king should grow to manhood.

The king and queen grow old, though all know it not, for they are seldom seen.

The old king had grown weaker over the last few years.