Wiseman 1 Weve got some news, good King Darius
We fear your position is precarious
There are some people here in Babylon who wont give you your due
Theyd rather bow to other men
King Darius Can this be so?
Wiseman 2 Tis true!
King Darius Oh, dear.
Wiseman 1 Weve brought a solution of our own design
If youll just sign this paper on the dotted line.
Its an edict stating most concisely what were all to do
We must bow our heads or bend our knees before no one but you.
King Darius I see. Just one more time, now, lets see if Ive got this
straight.
A law to prove once and for all that I am great.
If Im the king no one must doubt my full supremacy
So, from this day forth my citizens will pray to only me.
Yes! But what if they dont?
Wiseman 1 If they dont obey, any citizen
Will be thrown into the lions den.
King Darius Oh! Yes. Well, I guess that would do it! Alright, then.
Good work, men. Tah tah!
Narrator Talking So the law was passed, the deed was done
Daniels troubles had just begun