The Minister Turns the Petitioners Away

From D9.1, Yazdegard Assumes the Throne. It illustrates D9.1.25–29:

D9.1.25
When envoys came, or subjects sought redress,And begged protection in their deep distress,
D9.1.26
A minister, apprised of every suit,Would hasten forth to hear each one’s dispute.
D9.1.27
With gentle voice he sent them on their way,And spoke with shame the words he had to say:
D9.1.28
“The Shah will not attend to state affairs;No path to him is open for your prayers.
D9.1.29
I told him all your case and every plea,But little justice governs his decree.”