A good situation all actors desire,
All playrights approve, and all managers glory in.
He has struck out his own with decision and fire.
What part will he play a more serious story in?
Who knows? For the moment the cue is applause.
"Vive, Roscius!" It may mean mere claque, empty chatter.
And whether the youngster will further the Cause
Is a different matter.
A coup de théâtre is not everything,
As well he's aware, that tragedian troubled