Classic Poem

To the Roscius of these times Mr W. Ostler.

Ostler thou tookst a knock thou would'st haue giu'n,
Neere sent thee to thy latest home; but O!
Where was thine action when thy crowne was riu'n
Sole king of actors; then wast idle? No:
Thou hadst it for thou wouldst bee doing: thus
Good actors' deeds are oft most dangerous:
 But if thou plaist thy dying part as well
 As thy stage parts thou hast no part in hell.