78 2 334 344 long ago superannuated and forgotten
is all that stands hitherto has stood in human authorative
record ^ up to the present time to attest what manner
of men respectivly were
John Claggart and Billy Budd.——//——
End
Here ends a story not unwarranted by
what sometimes happens in this incomprehensible?
world of ours — Innocence and infamy,
spiritual depravity and fair repute.

——//——
78 2 334 344 long ago superannuated and forgotten
is all that stands hitherto has stood in human authorative
record ^ up to the present time to attest what manner
of men respectivly were
John Claggart and Billy Budd.——//——
End
Here ends a story not unwarranted by
what sometimes happens in this incomprehensible?
world of ours — Innocence and infamy,
spiritual depravity and fair repute.

——//——

Transcribed by: John Bryant