Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 48


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1. took my way: started my journey.

2. truest bars: most trustworthy barriers or hiding places. — Currently (C.E. 2012) our "truest bars" are often safe deposit boxes.

4. hands of falsehood: i.e., thieves.   in sure wards of trust: i.e., in trustworthy safekeeping.

5. to whom: in comparison to whom.

7. care: concern.

12. come and part: come and go.