Jumbled by chance in gallery, box, and pit,

For you no Peter opes the fabled door,

No churlish Charon plies the shadowy oar;

Breathe but a space, and Boreas' casual sweep

Shall bear your scatter'd corses o'er the deep

To gorge the greedy elements, and mix

With water, marl, and clay, and stones, and sticks;

While, charged with fancied souls, sticks, stones, and clay,

Shall take your seats, and hiss or clap the play.

O happy age! when convert Christians read