As no annotated edition of this play appears to be forthcoming, the authors would crave leave to present a few original notes, hoping thereby to mitigate the Shakesperian sufferings of the English students. Should these few samples be favourably received it is contemplated bringing out an annotated edition of the play on the lines suggested therein, including a general and particular introduction, the former dealing with Mrs. Gallope and the Shacon-Bakespere theory, while the latter will endeavour to show clearly the extent to which Bacon collaborated with his friend in producing the inexpressibly beautiful and moving tragedy of "Romeo and Juilet."

"Dramatis Personve "—A phrase found without exception in every one of Shakespere's plays. Being Latin it proves conclusively that S. was a finished classical scholar.