The following transcription of Demorest's annotations was selected and transcribed by Casper College student and Archives staff member Grace MacPherson in January of 2024.

SONNET 127
What if 18 next sonnets–127 thru 144 corresp. to 1st unit (+10 more?) Each a variation on theme?
Lifestory of Essex as judg[?] agst Eliz?
Black = symbol of lost souls
My mistress = theatre (where trials do take place judging magistrates)
Betrayal of D. by artist may corresp. to betr. of Essex by E.
Could each sonnet here be an accusation (or judgment [illegible]) against E. – 1 crime or testimony per sonnet?
[illegible date] = Bastard claim to throne puts her there
’98 Geo Blackwell appt. by Pope as arch-priest of Cath. in Engl.
Art that praises falsehood does damage to beauty of truth–so he tells truth: she is black

SONNET 128
Southampton would in vain to kiss E’s hand
Play = virginals = pretended virginity
Their = Jacks = people like Raleigh (can have their fingers for kissing
Hand-Kissing = sign of good graces
Fickle–’64 ceremony scandal as Dudl. made Earl Leic.]]>

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