Thenthey approachedand spokebeforethe kingaboutthe king'sinjunction,"Did you not signan injunctionthat anymanwhomakesa petitionto anygodor manbesidesyou, O king,for thirtydays,is to be castinto the lions'den?"The kingreplied,"The statementis true,according to the lawof the Medesand Persians,whichmay not be revoked."