Chapter 54
_Guyon does Furor bind in chaines, 2 and stops Occasion: Deliuers +Phedon+, and therefore 4 by +strife+ is rayld vpon._
3 _Phedon_ > _Phaon 1590_ 4 _strife_ > _Strife 1609_
1 Guyon does Furor bind in chains,
Furor > "Madness" (Latin)
2 and stops Occasion:
Occasion > "Opportunity"
3 Delivers Phedon, and therefore
Phedon > (Meaning and origin uncertain)
4 by Strife is railed upon.
Strife > Atin (named at 204.42:5) railed upon > abused
204.1
IN braue pursuit of honorable deed, 2 There is I know not what great difference Betweene the vulgar and the noble seed, 4 Which vnto things of valorous pretence Seemes to be borne by natiue influence; 6 As feates of armes, and loue to entertaine, But chiefly skill to ride, seemes a science 8 Proper to gentle bloud; some others faine To menage steeds, as did this vaunter; but in vaine.
1 In brave pursuit of honourable deed,
brave > fine, splendid
2 There is I know not what great difference 3 Between the vulgar and the noble seed,
vulgar > common, ordinary seed > children, offspring (hence "noble seed" = "nobility")
4 Which to things of valorous pretence
Which > (Referring to "the noble seed") pretence > expressed intention, purpose, design
5 Seems to be born by native influence;
native > [virtue of] natal; _hence:_ astrological
6 As feats of arms, and love to entertain,
As > [Such as] entertain > deal with; occupy oneself with; receive, be receptive to; cherish
7 But chiefly skill to ride, seems a science
science > skill, lore
8 Proper to gentle blood; some others feign
Proper > Belonging, peculiar; proper gentle > noble feign > [pretend to be able]
9 To manage steeds, as did this vaunter; but in vain.
vaunter > boaster [Braggadocchio]
204.2
But he the rightfull owner of that steed, 2 Who well could menage and subdew his pride, The whiles on foot was forced for to yeed, 4 With that blacke Palmer, his most trusty guide; Who suffred not his wandring feet to slide. 6 But when strong passion, or weake fleshlinesse Would from the right way seeke to draw him wide, 8 He would through temperance and stedfastnesse, Teach him the weake to strengthen, and the strong suppresse.
1 But he, the rightful owner of that steed,
he > [Guyon]
2 Who well could manage and subdue his pride,
pride > (Again the horse appears as a symbol of its rider's nature: cf. 102.8, etc.)
3 The whiles on foot was forced to yode,
The whiles > Meanwhile yode > go
4 With that black palmer, his most trusty guide;
black > (Referring to the colour of his clothes; see 201.7:2)
5 Who suffered not his wandering feet to slide.
suffered > allowed slide > [slide into error]
6 But when strong passion, or weak fleshliness, 7 Would from the right way seek to draw him wide, 8 He would, through temperance and steadfastness, 9 Teach him the weak to strengthen, and the strong suppress.
204.3
It fortuned forth faring on his way, 2 He saw from farre, or seemed for to see Some troublous vprore or contentious fray, 4 Whereto he drew in haste it to agree. A mad man, or that feigned mad to bee, 6 Drew by the haire along vpon the ground, A handsome stripling with great crueltee, 8 Whom sore he bett, and gor'd with many a wound, That cheekes with teares, and sides with bloud did all abound.
1 It fortuned, forth faring on his way, 2 He saw from far, or seemed to see, 3 Some troublous uproar or contentious fray, 4 Whereto he drew in haste it to agree.
agree > settle, reconcile
5 A madman, or that feigned mad to be,
madman > [Furor] that > [one that]
6 Drew by the hair, along upon the ground, 7 A handsome stripling with great cruelty, 8 Whom sore he beat, and gored with many a wound, 9 That cheeks with tears, and sides with blood did all abound.
That > [So that the stripling's]
204.4
And him behind, a wicked Hag did stalke, 2 In ragged robes, and filthy disaray, Her other leg was lame, that she no'te +walke,+ 4 But on a staffe her feeble steps did stay; Her lockes, that loathly were and hoarie gray, 6 Grew all afore, and +loosely+ hong vnrold, But all behind was bald, and worne away, 8 That none thereof could euer taken hold, And eke her face ill fauourd, full of wrinckles old.
3 walke, > walke. _1590, 1596_ 6 loosely > loosly _1590_
1 And him behind a wicked hag did stalk,
a wicked hag > [Occasion]
2 In ragged robes, and filthy disarray,
disarray > {Imperfect or improper attire}
3 Her other leg was lame, that she no'te walk,
that > [so that] no'te > could not
4 But on a staff her feeble steps did stay;
stay > support
5 Her locks, that loathly were and hoary grey,
loathly > loathsome, repulsive
6 Grew all afore, and loosely hung unrolled, 7 But all behind was bald, and worn away, 8 That none thereof could ever take hold,
That > [So that]
9 And eke her face ill-favoured, full of wrinkles old.
eke > also [was] ill-favoured > ugly
204.5
And euer as she went, her tongue did walke 2 In foule reproch, and termes of vile despight, Prouoking him by her outrageous talke, 4 To heape more vengeance on that wretched wight; Sometimes she raught him stones, wherwith to smite, 6 Sometimes her staffe, though it her one leg were, Withouten which she could not go vpright; 8 Ne any euill meanes she did forbeare, That might him moue to wrath, and indignation reare.
1 And ever as she went her tongue did walk
walk > move, remain in motion
2 In foul reproach, and terms of vile despite,
terms > words, language despite > anger; malice; contempt
3 Provoking him, by her outrageous talk,
him > [Furor] outrageous > outrageous; excessively fierce
4 To heap more vengeance on that wretched wight;
wight > person [Phedon]
5 Sometimes she raught him stones, wherewith to smite,
raught > reached, handed wherewith > with which
6 Sometimes her staff, though it her one leg were, 7 Without which she could not go upright; 8 Neither any evil means she did forbear, 9 That might him move to wrath, and indignation rear.
rear > arouse
204.6
The noble _Guyon_ mou'd with great remorse, 2 Approching, first the Hag did thrust away, And after adding more impetuous forse, 4 His mightie hands did on the madman lay, And pluckt him backe; who all on fire streight way, 6 Against him turning all his fell intent, With beastly brutish rage gan him assay, 8 And smot, and bit, and kickt, and scratcht, and rent, And did he wist not what in his auengement.
1 The noble Guyon, moved with great remorse,
remorse > pity, compassion
2 Approaching, first the hag did thrust away 3 And, after adding more impetuous force, 4 His mighty hands did on the madman lay, 5 And plucked him back; who, all on fire straightway, 6 Against him turning all his fell intent,
fell > fierce, terrible
7 With beastly brutish rage gan him assay,
gan > did assay > assail
8 And smote, and bit, and kicked, and scratched, and rent,
rent > tore
9 And did he wist not what in his avengement.
wist > knew avengement > vengeance
204.7
And sure he was a man of mickle might, 2 Had he had gouernance, it well to guide: But when the franticke fit inflamd his spright, 4 His force was vaine, and strooke more often wide, Then at the aymed marke, which he had eide: 6 And oft himselfe he chaunst to hurt vnwares, Whilst reason blent through passion, nought descride, 8 But as a blindfold Bull at randon fares, And where he hits, nought knowes, and whom he hurts, nought cares.
1 And sure he was a man of mickle might,
mickle > much
2 Had he had governance, it well to guide:
governance > management, self-control
3 But when the frantic fit inflamed his spirit 4 His force was vain, and struck more often wide
vain > empty, unavailing
5 Than at the aimed mark, which he had eyed: 6 And oft himself he chanced to hurt unwares,
unwares > unwittingly
7 Whilst reason, blended through passion, naught descried,
blended > blinded; _also:_ stirred up, _hence:_ spoiled, rendered turbid naught > nothing at all
8 But as a blindfolded bull at random fares, 9 And where he hits naught knows, and whom he hurts naught cares.
naught > not at all naught > nothing at all
204.8
His rude assault and rugged handeling 2 Straunge seemed to the knight, that aye with foe In faire defence and goodly menaging 4 Of armes was wont to fight, yet nathemoe Was he abashed now not fighting so, 6 But more enfierced through his currish play, Him sternely grypt, and haling to and fro, 8 To ouerthrow him strongly did assay, But ouerthrew himselfe vnwares, and lower lay.
1 His rude assault and rugged handling
rude > violent rugged > rough handling > treatment, management; _hence:_ conduct
2 Strange seemed to the knight, that ay with foe
ay > ever, always
3 In fair defence and goodly managing
managing > handling, wielding
4 Of arms was wont to fight, yet nathemore
wont > accustomed nathemore > never the more, not at all
5 Was he abashed now not fighting so, 6 But, more enfierced through his currish play,
enfierced > made fierce currish > cur-like: quarrelsome, snappish
7 Him sternly gripped and, haling to and fro,
sternly > fiercely haling > hauling, dragging
8 To overthrow him strongly did essay,
essay > attempt
9 But overthrew himself unwares, and lower lay.
unwares > unexpectedly
204.9
And being downe the villein sore did beat, 2 And bruze with clownish fistes his manly face: And eke the Hag with many a bitter threat, 4 Still cald vpon to kill him in the place. With whose reproch and odious menace 6 The knight emboyling in his haughtie hart, Knit all his forces, and gan soone vnbrace 8 His grasping hold: so lightly did vpstart, And drew his deadly weapon, to maintaine his part.
1 And, being down, the villein sore did beat,
villein > villain; serf
2 And bruise with clownish fists his manly face:
clownish > coarse; clumsy
3 And eke the hag, with many a bitter threat,
eke > also
4 Still called upon to kill him in the place.
Still > Continuously upon > [upon Furor] in the place > there; on the spot, right away
5 With whose reproach and odious menace 6 The knight, emboiling in his haughty heart,
emboiling > boiling with rage (SUS)
7 Knit all his forces, and gan soon unbrace
gan soon unbrace > did immediately loosen
8 His grasping hold: so lightly did upstart,
lightly > quickly, lightly upstart > get up
9 And drew his deadly weapon, to maintain his part.
maintain > defend part > {Side in a contest; cause}
204.10
Which when the Palmer saw, he loudly cryde, 2 Not so, {o^} _Guyon_, neuer thinke that so That Monster can be maistred or destroyd: 4 He is +not+, ah, he is not such a foe, As steele can wound, or strength can ouerthroe. 6 That same is _Furor_, cursed cruell wight, That vnto knighthood workes much shame and woe; 8 And that same Hag, his aged mother, hight _Occasion_, the root of all wrath +and+ despight.
4 not > no _1590 etc.: FE_ 9 and > aud _1596_
1 Which when the palmer saw, he loudly cried, 2 "Not so, O Guyon, never think that so
so > thus
3 That monster can be mastered or destroyed: 4 He is not, ah, he is not such a foe 5 As steel can wound, or strength can overthrow. 6 That same is Furor, cursed cruel wight,
wight > creature, being
7 That to knighthood works much shame and woe; 8 And that same hag, his aged mother, hight
hight > is called
9 Occasion, the root of all wrath and despite.
despite > malice; rage; outrage
204.11
With her, who so will raging _Furor_ tame, 2 Must first begin, and well her amenage: First her restraine from her reprochfull blame, 4 And euill meanes, with which she doth enrage Her franticke sonne, and kindles his courage, 6 Then when she is withdrawen, or strong withstood, It's eath his idle furie to asswage, 8 And calme the tempest of his passion wood; The bankes are ouerflowen, when stopped is the flood.
1 "With her, whoso will raging Furor tame
whoso > whoever
2 Must first begin, and well her amenage:
amenage > tame, domesticate; control (WU)
3 First her restrain from her reproachful blame
reproachful > shameful, disgraceful blame > {Reproach, the action of censuring, reprehension}
4 And evil means, with which she does enrage 5 Her frantic son, and kindles his courage,
courage > wrath; confidence
6 Then when she is withdrawn, or strong withstood, 7 It's eath his idle fury to assuage,
eath > easy idle > empty; unavailing, futile assuage > abate
8 And calm the tempest of his passion wood;
passion > {Outburst of anger; overpowering access of emotion; affection of the mind; also: suffering, affliction} wood > furious, mad
9 The banks are overflowed, when stopped is the flood."
204.12
Therewith Sir _Guyon_ left his first emprise, 2 And turning to that woman, fast her hent By the hoare lockes, that hong before her eyes, 4 And to the ground her threw: yet n'ould she stent Her bitter rayling and foule reuilement, 6 But still prouokt her sonne to wreake her wrong; But nathelesse he did her still torment, 8 And catching hold of her vngratious +tong+, Thereon an yron +lock+ did fasten firme and strong.
8 tong > tongue _1590;_ tonge _FE_ 9 lock > lock, _1590, 1596_
1 Therewith Sir Guyon left his first emprise
Therewith > With that emprise > undertaking, enterprise
2 And, turning to that woman, fast her hent
fast > firmly hent > seized
3 By the hoar locks that hung before her eyes,
hoar > hoary, grey
4 And to the ground her threw: yet nould she stint
nould > would not stint > desist from
5 Her bitter railing and foul revilement,
revilement > {The action of reviling}
6 But still provoked her son to wreak her wrong;
wrong > evil intent
7 But natheless he did her still torment,
natheless > nevertheless
8 And, catching hold of her ungracious tongue,
ungracious > wicked
9 Thereon an iron lock did fasten firm and strong.
lock > {Any contrivance for fastening; cf. _Isa._ 37.29}
204.13
Then when as vse of speach was from her reft, 2 With her two crooked handes she signes did make, And beckned him, the last helpe she had left: 4 But he that last left helpe away did take, And both her hands fast bound vnto a stake, 6 That she +note+ stirre. Then gan her sonne to flie Full fast away, and did her quite forsake; 8 But _Guyon_ after him in haste did hie, And soone him ouertooke in sad perplexitie.
6 note > no'te _1609_
1 Then, when use of speech was from her reft,
reft > taken away
2 With her two crooked hands she signs did make, 3 And beckoned him (the last help she had left):
him > [Furor]
4 But he that last left help away did take,
he > [Guyon]
5 And both her hands fast bound to a stake,
fast > firmly
6 That she no'te stir. Then began her son to fly
no'te > could not fly > flee
7 Full fast away, and did her quite forsake;
Full > Very, exceedingly
8 But Guyon after him in haste did hie, 9 And soon him overtook in sad perplexity.
perplexity > distress
204.14
In his strong armes he stiffely him embraste, 2 Who him gainstriuing, nought at all preuaild: For all his power was vtterly defaste, 4 And furious fits at earst quite weren quaild: Oft he re'nforst, and oft his forces fayld, 6 Yet yield he would not, nor his rancour slacke. Then him to ground he cast, and rudely hayld, 8 And both his hands fast bound behind his backe, And both his feet in fetters to an yron racke.
1 In his strong arms he stiffly him embraced,
stiffly > strongly; tightly
2 Who, him gainstriving, naught at all prevailed:
gainstriving > opposing, striving against
3 For all his power was utterly defaced,
defaced > destroyed
4 And furious fits at erst quite were quailed:
erst > once (catachr.) quailed > overpowered
5 Oft he reinforced, and oft his forces failed,
reinforced > made a fresh effort
6 Yet yield he would not, nor his rancour slack. 7 Then him to ground he cast, and rudely haled,
rudely > roughly, violently haled > hauled, dragged
8 And both his hands fast bound behind his back,
fast > firmly
9 And both his feet in fetters to an iron rack.
rack > {Iron bar to which prisoners were secured}
204.15
With hundred yron chaines he did him bind, 2 And hundred knots that did him sore constraine: Yet his great yron teeth he still did grind, 4 And grimly gnash, threatning reuenge in vaine: His burning eyen, whom bloudie strakes did staine, 6 Stared full wide, and threw forth sparkes of fire, And more for ranck despight, then for great paine, 8 Shakt his long lockes, colourd like copper-wire, And bit his tawny beard to shew his raging ire.
1 With hundred iron chains he did him bind, 2 And hundred knots that did him sore constrain:
hundred knots > (Cf. _Aen._ 1.294-6, where Furor is bound with a bronze chain of 100 links)
3 Yet his great iron teeth he still did grind, 4 And grimly gnash, threatening revenge in vain:
grimly > grimly, fiercely; dreadfully
5 His burning eyes, which bloody strakes did stain,
strakes > streaks
6 Stared full wide, and threw forth sparks of fire,
Stared > {Glared; opened wide in madness or fury} full > exceedingly
7 And, more for rank despite than for great pain,
rank > proud, rebellious; violent; excessive; festering; virulent despite > malice, spite; rage
8 Shook his long locks, coloured like copper wire,
Shook > [He shook]
9 And bit his tawny beard to show his raging ire.
204.16
Thus when as _Guyon Furor_ had captiu'd, 2 Turning about he saw that wretched Squire, Whom that mad man of life nigh late depriu'd, 4 Lying on ground, all soild with bloud and mire: Whom when as he perceiued to respire, 6 He gan to comfort, and his wounds to dresse. Being at last recured, he gan inquire, 8 What hard mishap him brought to such distresse, And made that caitiues thral, the thral of wretchednesse.
1 Thus when Guyon Furor had captived,
captived > made captive
2 Turning about, he saw that wretched squire
squire > {One ranking next to a knight in the feudal system of military service and tenure; also: a gallant, lover}
3 (Whom that madman of life nigh late deprived)
late > lately
4 Lying on ground, all soiled with blood and mire: 5 Whom when he perceived to respire, 6 He began to comfort, and his wounds to dress. 7 Being at last recured, he gan inquire
recured > recovered, restored he gan > [Guyon did]
8 What hard mishap him brought to such distress, 9 And made that caitiff's thrall, the thrall of wretchedness.
caitiff's thrall > wretch's slave
204.17
With hart then throbbing, and with watry eyes, 2 Faire Sir (quoth he) what man can shun the hap, That hidden lyes vnwares him to +surpryse?+ 4 Misfortune waites aduantage to entrap The man most warie in her whelming lap. 6 So me weake wretch, of many weakest +one+, Vnweeting, and vnware of such mishap, 8 She brought to mischiefe through +occasion+, Where this same wicked villein did me +light vpon+.
3 surpryse? > surpryse _1590, 1596_ 6 one > wretch _1590_ 8 occasion > her guilful trech _1590_ 9 light vpon > wandring ketch _1590_
1 With heart then throbbing, and with watery eyes, 2 "Fair sir," quoth he, "what man can shun the hap
hap > chance, fortune
3 That hidden lies unwares him to surprise?
unwares > unexpectedly; suddenly
4 Misfortune waits advantage to entrap
waits > lies in wait for advantage > [a] time of advantage, chance, opportunity
5 The man most wary in her whelming lap.
whelming > submerging, engulfing; ruinous
6 So me, weak wretch, of many weakest one,
weakest > [the weakest]
7 Unweeting, and unware of such mishap,
Unweeting > Unwitting, unsuspecting unware > unaware; unvigilant
8 She brought to mischief through occasion,
She > [Misfortune] mischief > misfortune, disaster; evil occasion > [an] opportunity
9 Where this same wicked villein did me light upon.
Where > [In which, at which] villein > villain; serf
204.18
It was a faithlesse Squire, that was the sourse 2 Of all my sorrow, and of these sad teares, With whom from tender dug of commune nourse, 4 Attonce I was vpbrought, and eft when yeares More rype vs reason lent to +chose+ our Peares, 6 Our selues in league of vowed loue we knit: In which we long time without gealous feares, 8 +Or+ faultie thoughts continewd, as was fit; And for my part I vow, dissembled not a whit.
5 chose > chuse _1609_ 8 Or > Our _1609_
1 "It was a faithless squire, that was the source
squire > gallant, lover
2 Of all my sorrow, and of these sad tears, 3 With whom from tender dug of common nurse,
dug > breast; teat
4 At once I was upbrought, and eft, when years
At once > Together, simultaneously upbrought > brought up eft > afterwards
5 More ripe us reason lent to choose our peers,
peers > companions
6 Ourselves in league of vowed love we knit: 7 In which we long time, without jealous fears 8 Or faulty thoughts, continued, as was fit; 9 And, for my part I vow, dissembled not a whit.
204.19
+It+ was my fortune commune to that age, 2 To loue a Ladie faire of great degree, The which was borne of noble parentage, 4 And set in highest seat of dignitee, Yet seemd no lesse to loue, then loued to bee: 6 Long I her seru'd, and found her faithfull still, Ne euer thing could cause vs disagree: 8 Loue that two harts makes +one,+ makes eke one will: Each stroue to please, and others pleasure to fulfill.
1 It > Is _1596_ 8 one, > one; _1596_
1 "It was my fortune, common to that age,
age > {Time of life}
2 To love a lady fair of great degree,
degree > social station
3 Who was born of noble parentage, 4 And set in highest seat of dignity, 5 Yet seemed no less to love, than loved to be: 6 Long I her served, and found her faithful still,
still > always
7 Ne ever thing could cause us disagree:
Ne ever > Nor ever; never disagree > [to disagree]
8 Love that two hearts makes one, makes eke one will:
eke > also
9 Each strove to please, and other's pleasure to fulfil.
204.20
My friend, hight _Philemon_, I did +partake,+ 2 Of all my loue and all my priuitie; Who greatly ioyous seemed for my sake, 4 And gratious to that Ladie, as to mee, Ne euer wight, that mote so welcome bee, 6 As he to her, withouten blot or blame, Ne euer thing, that she could thinke or see, 8 But vnto him she would impart the same: O wretched man, that would abuse so gentle Dame.
1 partake, > partake _1609_
1 "My friend, hight Philemon, I did partake
hight > named Philemon > "My Friend" (Greek) partake > inform
2 Of all my love and all my privity;
privity > private knowledge, secrets
3 Who greatly joyous seemed for my sake, 4 And gracious to that lady, as to me;
gracious > [as gracious]
5 Ne ever wight that might so welcome be,
Ne ever > Never [a] wight > person
6 As he to her, without blot or blame,
blame > imputation
7 Ne ever thing that she could think or see,
Ne ever > Nor ever; never
8 But to him she would impart the same: 9 O wretched man, that would abuse so gentle dame!
abuse > deceive; take advantage of; violate gentle > gentle; noble [a]
204.21
At last such grace I found, and meanes I wrought, 2 That I that Ladie to my spouse had wonne; Accord of friends, consent of parents sought, 4 Affiance made, my happinesse begonne, There wanted nought but few rites to be donne, 6 Which mariage make; that day too farre did seeme: Most ioyous man, on whom the shining +Sunne,+ 8 Did shew his face, my selfe I did esteeme, And that my falser friend did no lesse ioyous deeme.
7 Sunne, > Sunne _1609_
1 "At last such grace I found, and means I wrought,
grace > favour, goodwill
2 That I that lady to my spouse had won;
to > [to become] won > persuaded
3 Accord of friends, consent of parents sought, 4 Affiance made, my happiness begun,
Affiance > Betrothal
5 There wanted naught but few rites to be done, 6 Which marriage make; that day too far did seem: 7 Most joyous man on whom the shining sun 8 Did show his face, myself I did esteem,
esteem > estimate, reckon
9 And that my falser friend did no less joyous deem.
that > [that day] falser > falsest; too false
204.22
But ere that wished day his beame disclosd, 2 He either enuying my toward good, Or of himselfe to treason ill +disposd+ 4 One day vnto me came in friendly mood, And told for secret how he vnderstood 6 That Ladie whom I had to me assynd, Had both distaind her honorable blood, 8 And eke the faith, which she to me did bynd; And therfore wisht me stay, till I more truth should fynd.
3 disposd > disposd, _1609_
1 "But ere that wished day its beam disclosed, 2 He, either envying my toward good,
envying > begrudging; envying toward > approaching, impending; propitious
3 Or of himself to treason ill disposed, 4 One day to me came in friendly mood, 5 And told for secret how he understood 6 That lady, whom I had to me assigned,
That > [That that] assigned > allotted; designated (for marriage)
7 Had both distained her honourable blood
distained > sullied
8 And eke the faith which she to me did bind;
eke > also
9 And therefore wished me stay till I more truth should find.
stay > [to] wait
204.23
The gnawing anguish and sharpe gelosy, 2 Which his sad speech infixed in my brest, Ranckled so sore, and festred inwardly, 4 That my engreeued mind could find no rest, Till that the truth thereof I did outwrest, 6 And him besought by that same sacred band Betwixt vs both, to counsell me the best. 8 He then with solemne oath and plighted hand Assur'd, ere long the truth to let me vnderstand.
1 "The gnawing anguish and sharp jealousy, 2 Which his sad speech infixed in my breast, 3 Rankled so sore, and festered inwardly, 4 That my engrieved mind could find no rest,
engrieved > aggravated; grieved
5 Till the truth thereof I did outwrest,
outwrest > wrest out, extract
6 And him besought, by that same sacred band 7 Betwixt us both, to counsel me the best. 8 He then, with solemn oath and plighted hand, 9 Assured, ere long, the truth to let me understand.
Assured > Pledged
204.24
Ere long with like againe he boorded mee, 2 Saying, he now had boulted all the floure, And that it was a groome of base degree, 4 Which of my loue was partner Paramoure: Who vsed in a darkesome inner bowre 6 Her oft to meet: which better to approue, He promised to bring me at that howre, 8 When I should see, that would me nearer moue, And driue me to withdraw my blind abused loue.
1 "Ere long with like again he boarded me,
boarded > drew near to and addressed, accosted
2 Saying, he now had bolted all the flour,
bolted > sifted; examined by sifting, searched (proverbial)
3 And that it was a groom of base degree,
groom > fellow degree > rank
4 Who of my love was partner paramour:
paramour > (Adv.) in sexual love
5 Who used in a darksome inner bower
used > was accustomed, was in the habit of bower > chamber
6 Her oft to meet: which better to approve,
approve > prove, demonstrate
7 He promised to bring me at that hour 8 When I should see that would me nearer move,
that > [that which] nearer move > affect more deeply
9 And drive me to withdraw my blind abused love.
abused > deceived; abused
204.25
This gracelesse man for furtherance of his guile, 2 Did court the handmayd of my Lady deare, Who glad t'embosome his affection vile, 4 Did all she might, more pleasing to appeare. One day to worke her to his will more neare, 6 He woo'd her thus: _Pryene_ (so she hight) What great despight doth fortune to thee beare, 8 Thus lowly to abase thy beautie bright, That it should not deface all others lesser light?
1 "This graceless man, for furtherance of his guile, 2 Did court the handmaid of my lady dear, 3 Who, glad to embosom his affection vile,
embosom > embrace (chiefly fig.)
4 Did all she might, more pleasing to appear. 5 One day, to work her to his will more near,
near > closely
6 He wooed her thus: `Pryene,' (so she hight)
Pryene > (The name is possibly derived from _pyr_, the Greek word for fire (cf. "prytaneum"), in that she is identified as both an incendiary in the story (see 204.29:8) and herself inflamed with love (204.27:1)) hight > is named
7 `What great despite does Fortune to you bear,
despite > ill-will, malice
8 Thus lowly to abase your beauty bright, 9 That it should not deface all others' lesser light?
deface > cast in the shade
204.26
But if she had her least helpe to thee lent, 2 T'adorne thy forme according thy desart, Their blazing pride thou wouldest soone haue blent, 4 And staynd their prayses with thy least good part; Ne should faire _Claribell_ with all her art, 6 Though she thy Lady be, approch thee neare: For proofe thereof, this euening, as thou art, 8 Aray thy selfe in her most gorgeous geare, That I may more delight in thy embracement deare.
1 "`But if she had her least help to you lent,
she > [Fortune]
2 To adorn your form according your desert,
your desert > [to your merits]
3 Their blazing pride you would soon have blended,
blended > stirred up; _hence:_ rendered turbid, spoiled
4 And stained their praises with your least good part;
stained > {Deprived of colour and lustre} praises > [the praises they receive; cf. 111.7:6] part > quality; accomplishment
5 Neither should fair Claribella, with all her art,
Claribella > "Clear and Beautiful" (Latin. This spelling is adopted in view of 204.28:3, and to differentiate her from the "Claribell" in 612)
6 Though she your lady be, approach you near: 7 For proof thereof, this evening, as you are, 8 Array yourself in her most gorgeous gear,
gear > clothes
9 That I may more delight in your embracement dear.'
That > [So that] embracement > embrace, embraces
204.27
The Maiden proud through prayse, and mad through loue 2 Him hearkned to, and soone her selfe arayd, The whiles to me the treachour did remoue 4 His craftie engin, and as he had sayd, Me leading, in a secret corner layd, 6 The sad spectatour of my Tragedie; Where left, he went, and his owne false part playd, 8 Disguised like that groome of base degree, Whom he had feignd th'abuser of my loue to bee.
1 "The maiden, proud through praise, and mad through love, 2 Him hearkened to, and soon herself arrayed; 3 The whiles to me the treacher did remove
The whiles > Meanwhile treacher > deceiver; traitor remove > [transfer from Pryene to myself]
4 His crafty engine and, as he had said,
engine > contrivance, scheme
5 Me leading, in a secret corner laid, 6 The sad spectator of my tragedy; 7 Where left, he went, and his own false part played, 8 Disguised like that groom of base degree
groom > fellow degree > rank
9 Whom he had feigned the abuser of my love to be.
204.28
Eftsoones he came vnto th'appointed place, 2 And with him brought +_Priene_+, rich arayd, In _Claribellaes_ clothes. Her proper face 4 I not +descerned+ in that darkesome shade, But weend it was my loue, with whom he playd. 6 Ah God, what horrour and tormenting griefe My hart, my hands, mine eyes, and all assayd? 8 Me liefer were ten thousand +deathes+ priefe, Then wound of gealous worme, and shame of such repriefe.
2 _Priene_ > _Pryene 1590_ 4 descerned > discerned _1609_ 8 deathes > deathez _1609, to emphasize the disyllable; cf. 110.39:4, 200.5:4, 206.39:5_
1 "Eftsoons he came to the appointed place,
Eftsoons > Thereupon
2 And with him brought Pryene, rich arrayed, 3 In Claribella's clothes. Her proper face
proper > own; beautiful; excellent, admirable
4 I not discerned in that darksome shade, 5 But weened it was my love with whom he played.
weened > supposed
6 Ah God, what horror and tormenting grief 7 My heart, my hands, my eyes, and all assayed?
assayed > assailed; made trial of
8 Me liefer were ten thousand deaths' proof,
Me liefer > Preferable to me, dearer to me proof > trial, experience
9 Than wound of jealous worm, and shame of such reproof.
worm > snake, serpent [of jealousy]; passion, gnawing torment reproof > shame, disgrace
204.29
I home returning, fraught with fowle despight, 2 And chawing vengeance all the way I went, Soone as my loathed loue appeard in sight, 4 With wrathfull hand I slew her innocent; That after soone I dearely did lament: 6 For when the cause of that outrageous deede Demaunded, I made plaine and euident, 8 Her faultie Handmayd, which that bale did breede, Confest, how _Philemon_ her wrought to chaunge her weede.
1 "I, home returning (fraught with foul despite,
fraught > filled despite > anger; malice
2 And chawing vengeance all the way I went),
chawing > chewing, champing; _fig.:_ ruminating upon, brooding over
3 Soon as my loathed love appeared in sight,
Soon > [As soon]
4 With wrathful hand I slew her innocent; 5 That after soon I dearly did lament:
That > [That deed] dearly > sorely, grievously
6 For when the cause of that outrageous deed
cause of > [motive for]
7 Demanded (I made plain and evident),
Demanded > [Was demanded] made > [made it]
8 Her faulty handmaid, who that bale did breed,
faulty > guilty bale > torment; infliction of death (and, keeping the meaning of "Pryene" in mind, see 101.16:7)
9 Confessed how Philemon her wrought to change her weed.
weed > clothing
204.30
Which when I heard, with horrible affright 2 And hellish fury all enragd, I sought Vpon my selfe that vengeable despight 4 To punish: yet it better first I thought, To wreake my wrath on him, that first it wrought. 6 To _Philemon_, false faytour _Philemon_ I cast to pay, that I so dearely bought; 8 Of deadly drugs I gaue him drinke anon, And washt away his guilt with guiltie potion.
1 "Which when I heard, with horrible affright
affright > terror
2 And hellish fury all enraged, I sought 3 Upon myself that vengeable despite
vengeable > {Characterized by or arising from revenge; cruel, dreadful} despite > outrage; rage; malice
4 To punish: yet it better first, I thought,
punish > inflict [by way of punishment]
5 To wreak my wrath on him that first it wrought. 6 To Philemon, false faitour Philemon,
faitour > impostor
7 I cast to pay that I so dearly bought;
cast > decided, resolved that > [that which] dearly > grievously; expensively
8 Of deadly drugs I gave him drink anon,
drink > [to drink] anon > straightway; (catachr.) soon
9 And washed away his guilt with guilty potion.
204.31
Thus heaping crime on crime, and griefe on griefe, 2 To losse of loue adioyning losse of frend, I meant to purge both with a third mischiefe, 4 And in my woes beginner it to end: That was _Pryene_; she did first offend, 6 She last should smart: with which cruell intent, When I at her my murdrous blade did bend, 8 She fled away with ghastly dreriment, And I pursewing my fell purpose, after went.
1 "Thus heaping crime on crime, and grief on grief, 2 To loss of love adjoining loss of friend,
adjoining > uniting
3 I meant to purge both with a third mischief, 4 And in my woes' beginner it to end:
beginner > initiator, author
5 That was Pryene; she did first offend, 6 She last should smart: with which cruel intent,
smart > suffer
7 When I at her my murderous blade did bend,
bend > direct, bring to bear
8 She fled away with ghastly dreariment,
ghastly > frightful, terrible dreariment > horror
9 And I, pursuing my fell purpose, after went.
fell > terrible, dreadful
204.32
Feare gaue her wings, and rage enforst my flight; 2 Through woods and plaines so long I did her chace, Till this mad man, whom your victorious might 4 Hath now fast bound, me met in middle space, As I her, so he me pursewd apace, 6 And shortly ouertooke: +I+ breathing yre, Sore chauffed at my stay in such a cace, 8 And with my heat kindled his cruell fyre; Which kindled once, his mother did more rage inspyre.
6 I > I, _1609_
1 "Fear gave her wings, and rage enforced my flight;
enforced > strengthened, reinforced
2 Through woods and plains so long I did her chase,
so > thus, in that manner
3 Till this madman, whom your victorious might 4 Has now fast bound, me met in middle space,
fast > firmly middle space > (Cf. 202.20:3)
5 As I her, so he me pursued apace,
apace > swiftly
6 And shortly overtook: I, breathing ire, 7 Sore chafed at my stay in such a case,
chafed > fretted stay > detention, hindrance
8 And with my heat kindled his cruel fire; 9 Which, kindled once, his mother did more rage inspire.
inspire > blow upon [his cruel fire, as if with bellows expelling rage]; _also:_ inspire [in him]
204.33
Betwixt them both, they haue me doen to dye, 2 Through wounds, and strokes, and stubborne handeling, That death were better, then such agony, 4 As griefe and furie vnto me did bring; Of which in me yet stickes the mortall sting, 6 That during life will neuer be appeasd. When he thus ended had his sorrowing, 8 Said _Guyon_, Squire, sore haue ye beene diseasd; But all your hurts may soone through temperance be easd.
1 "Betwixt them both, they have me done to die,
done > caused, made; tried to make
2 Through wounds, and strokes, and stubborn handling,
stubborn > inflexible, unyielding handling > treatment
3 That death were better than such agony
That > [So that]
4 As grief and fury to me did bring; 5 Of which in me yet sticks the mortal sting, 6 That during life will never be appeased."
appeased > assuaged
7 When he thus ended had his sorrowing, 8 Said Guyon, "Squire, sore have you been diseased;
diseased > troubled, distressed
9 But all your hurts may soon through temperance be eased."
204.34
Then gan the Palmer thus, +most+ wretched man, 2 That to affections does the bridle lend; In their beginning they are weake and wan, 4 But soone through suff'rance grow to fearefull end; Whiles they are weake betimes with them contend: 6 For when they once to perfect strength do grow, Strong warres they make, and cruell battry bend 8 Gainst fort of Reason, it to ouerthrow: Wrath, gelosie, griefe, loue this Squire haue layd thus low.
1 most > Most _1609_
1 Then began the palmer thus, "Most wretched man, 2 That to affections does the bridle lend;
affections > emotions (esp. strong emotions, as passion, lust, etc.)
3 In their beginning they are weak and wan, 4 But soon through sufferance grow to fearful end;
sufferance > acquiescence, non-intervention; toleration
5 While they are weak, betimes with them contend:
betimes > in good time, early
6 For when they once to perfect strength do grow, 7 Strong wars they make, and cruel battery bend
battery > assault with many blows bend > direct, bring to bear
8 Against fort of Reason, it to overthrow: 9 Wrath, jealousy, grief, love, this squire have laid thus low.
204.35
Wrath, gealosie, griefe, loue do thus expell: 2 Wrath is a fire, and gealosie a weede, Griefe is a flood, and loue a monster fell; 4 The fire of sparkes, the weede of little seede, The flood of drops, the Monster filth did breede: 6 But sparks, seed, drops, and filth do thus delay; The sparks soone quench, the springing seed +outweed+ 8 The drops dry vp, and filth wipe cleane away: So shall wrath, gealosie, griefe, loue dye and decay.
7 outweed > outweed, _1609_
1 "Wrath, jealousy, grief, love do thus expel:
expel > (Imperative mood)
2 Wrath is a fire, and jealousy a weed, 3 Grief is a flood, and love a monster fell;
fell > fierce, terrible
4 The fire of sparks, the weed of little seed, 5 The flood of drops, the monster filth did breed;
filth > (Cf. 101.21, 107.17:3, 311.51:7-9)
6 But sparks, seed, drops, and filth do thus delay:
delay > mitigate; assuage
7 The sparks soon quench, the springing seed outweed,
outweed > (The meaning is not clear. Two possible interpretations are (1) become weeded out, i.e. the springing seed soon gives rise to a plant which dies and is therefore thinned out; (2) germinate, spring out as a weed, with implication of subsequent death and decay. In either event one is in little doubt about the intention)
8 The drops dry up, and filth wipe clean away: 9 So shall wrath, jealousy, grief, love, die and decay."
So > Thus
204.36
Vnlucky Squire (said _Guyon_) sith thou hast 2 Falne +into+ mischiefe through intemperaunce, Henceforth take heede of that thou now hast past, 4 And guide thy wayes with warie gouernaunce, Least worse betide thee by some later chaunce. 6 But read how art thou nam'd, and of what kin. +_Phedon_+ I hight (quoth he) and do aduaunce 8 Mine auncestry from famous _Coradin_, Who first to rayse our house to honour did begin.
2 into > vnto _1596_ 7 _Phedon_ > _Phaon 1590_
1 "Unlucky squire," said Guyon, "sith you have
sith > since
2 Fallen into mischief through intemperance,
mischief > misfortune, disaster; evil
3 Henceforth take heed of that you now have passed,
that > [that which] passed > [in the temporal sense]
4 And guide your ways with wary governance,
governance > management, self-control
5 Lest worse betide you by some later chance.
betide > befall chance > chance, accident (Occasion)
6 But read how are you named, and of what kin."
read > make known, declare
7 "Phedon I hight," quoth he, "and do advance
hight > am called advance > boast of, lay claim to
8 My ancestry from famous Coradin,
Coradin > "Uncontrollable Spirit" (Latin _cor_, heart; Greek _adunateo_, to lack strength or spirit)
9 Who first to raise our house to honour did begin."
204.37
Thus as he spake, lo far away they spyde 2 A varlet running towards hastily, Whose flying feet so fast their way applyde, 4 That round about a cloud of dust did fly, Which mingled all with sweate, did dim his eye. 6 He soone approched, panting, breathlesse, whot, And all so soyld, that none could him descry; 8 His countenaunce was bold, and bashed not For _Guyons_ lookes, but scornefull eyglaunce at him shot.
1 Thus as he spoke, lo far away they spied 2 A varlet running towards hastily,
varlet > knight's attendant; menial; rogue towards > [in their direction]
3 Whose flying feet so fast their way applied
applied > plied, pursued
4 That round about a cloud of dust did fly, 5 Which, mingled all with sweat, did dim his eye. 6 He soon approached, panting, breathless, hot, 7 And all so soiled that none could him descry; 8 His countenance was bold, and bashed not
bashed > was abashed, was disconcerted
9 For Guyon's looks, but scornful eyeglance at him shot.
204.38
Behind his backe he bore a brasen shield, 2 On which was drawen faire, in colours fit, A flaming fire in midst of bloudy field, 4 And round about the wreath this word was writ, _Burnt I do burne_. Right well beseemed it, 6 To be the shield of some redoubted knight; And in his hand two darts exceeding flit, 8 And deadly sharpe he held, whose heads were dight In poyson and in bloud, of malice and despight.
1 Behind his back he bore a brazen shield, 2 On which was drawn fair, in colours fit, 3 A flaming fire in midst of bloody field,
bloody > blood-red field > {Surface of the shield; a technical term in heraldry}
4 And round about the wreath this word was written:
wreath > {Representation of a ring or circlet used as a bearing or device; another heraldic term} word > declaration; motto, phrase
5 _Burnt I do burn_. Right well beseemed it,
beseemed it > [it seemed appropriate]
6 To be the shield of some redoubted knight; 7 And in his hand two darts, exceeding fleet
fleet > swift, fast-flying
8 And deadly sharp, he held, whose heads were dight
dight > decked, prepared; _hence:_ dipped, steeped
9 In poison and in blood, of malice and despite.
despite > rage
204.39
When he in presence came, to _Guyon_ first 2 He boldly spake, Sir knight, if knight thou bee, Abandon this forestalled place at erst, 4 For feare of further harme, I counsell thee, Or bide the chaunce at thine owne ieoperdie. 6 The knight at his great boldnesse wondered, And though he scornd his idle vanitie, 8 Yet mildly him to purpose answered; For not to grow of nought he it coniectured.
1 When he in presence came, to Guyon first
presence > [their presence]
2 He boldly spoke, "Sir knight, if knight you be, 3 Abandon this forestalled place at erst,
forestalled > {Pre-occupied, taken or spoken for already} erst > once (catachr.)
4 For fear of further harm, I counsel you, 5 Or bide the chance at your own jeopardy."
bide > await chance > outcome
6 The knight at his great boldness wondered,
wondered > marvelled
7 And though he scorned his idle vanity,
idle > empty
8 Yet mildly him to purpose answered;
purpose > the point
9 For not to grow of naught he it conjectured.
it > [the varlet's boldness]
204.40
Varlet, this place most dew to me I deeme, 2 Yielded by him, that held it forcibly. But whence should come that harme, which thou doest seeme 4 To threat to him, that minds his chaunce t'abye? Perdy (said he) here comes, and is hard by 6 A knight of wondrous powre, and great assay, That neuer yet encountred enemy, 8 But did him deadly daunt, or fowle dismay; Ne thou for better hope, if thou his presence stay.
1 "Varlet, this place most due to me I deem, 2 Yielded by him that held it forcibly.
him > [Furor]
3 But whence should come that harm, which you do seem 4 To threat to him, that minds his chance to aby?"
threat > threaten minds > [is of a mind] chance > fortune, luck (cf. 204.39:5) aby > abide, await, await the issue of
5 "Pardie," said he, "here comes, and is hard by,
Pardie > Truly; "by God"
6 A knight of wondrous power, and great assay,
assay > proven worth; quality
7 That never yet encountered enemy, 8 But did him deadly daunt, or foul dismay;
But > [Except that he] deadly daunt > kill foul dismay > ignominiously defeat
9 Nor you for better hope, if you his presence stay."
hope > (Vb.) stay > await, remain for
204.41
How hight he then (said _Guyon_) and from whence? 2 +_Pyrochles_+ is his name, renowmed farre For his bold feats and hardy confidence, 4 Full oft approu'd in many a cruell warre, The brother of _Cymochles_, both which arre 6 The sonnes of old _Acrates_ and _Despight_, _Acrates_ sonne of _Phlegeton_ and _Iarre_; 8 But _Phlegeton_ +is sonne of+ _Herebus_ and _Night_; But _Herebus_ sonne of _Aeternitie_ is hight.
2 _Pyrochles_ > _Pyrrochles passim 1590 etc.: FE_ 8 is sonne of > of _dub. conj. Smith, since the line is hypermetrical_
1 "How hight he then," said Guyon, "and from whence?"
hight > is he named
2 "Pyrochles is his name, renowned far
Pyrochles > "Fiery Troublemaker" (Greek _pyr_, fire, _ochleo_, to disturb, cause trouble)
3 For his bold feats and hardy confidence,
confidence > hardihood
4 Full oft approved in many a cruel war,
Full > Exceedingly approved > tested
5 The brother of Cymochles, both which are
Cymochles > "Wavering Troublemaker" (Greek _kyma_, wave, _ochleo_, to disturb, cause trouble) which > of whom
6 The sons of old Acrates and Despite,
Acrates > "Without Control", "Intemperate" (Greek; cf. "Acrasia", 201.51:2) Despite > Rage
7 Acrates, son of Phlegethon and Jar;
Phlegethon > (The "Stream of Fire": one of the five rivers of hell, though which fire flows instead of water) Jar > Discord
8 But Phlegethon is son of Erebus and Night;
Erebus > Darkness (son of Chaos, brother and husband of Nox. Personified in Hesiod, _Theogony_ 125) Night > (Nox; see 105.20 ff.)
9 But Erebus son of Eternity is hight.
hight > called
204.42
So from immortall race he does proceede, 2 That mortall hands may not withstand his might, Drad for his derring do, and bloudy deed; 4 For all in bloud and spoile is his delight. His am I _Atin_, his in wrong and right, 6 That matter make for him to worke vpon, And stirre him vp to strife and cruell fight. 8 Fly therefore, fly this fearefull stead anon, Least thy foolhardize worke thy sad confusion.
1 "So from immortal race he does proceed,
So > Thus proceed > spring from
2 That mortal hands may not withstand his might,
That > [So that]
3 Dreaded for his derring do and bloody deed;
derring do > {Daring feats; desperate courage (catachr.; cf. _Troilus and Criseyde_ 5.837)}
4 For all in blood and spoil is his delight.
spoil > plunder, booty
5 His am I, Atin, his in wrong and right,
Atin > "Strife" (Greek; cf. Ate, the goddess of discord, at 207.55:5)
6 That matter make for him to work upon, 7 And stir him up to strife and cruel fight. 8 Fly therefore, fly this fearful stead anon,
Fly > Flee stead > place anon > immediately
9 Lest your foolhardice work your sad confusion."
foolhardice > foolhardiness work > bring about sad confusion > calamitous ruin
204.43
His be that care, whom most it doth concerne, 2 (Said he) but whither with such hasty flight Art thou now bound? for well mote I discerne 4 Great cause, that carries thee so swift and light. My Lord (quoth he) me sent, and streight behight 6 To seeke +_Occasion_;+ where so she bee: For he is all disposd to bloudy fight, 8 And breathes out wrath and hainous crueltie; Hard is his hap, that first fals in his ieopardie.
6 _Occasion_; > _Occasion_, _1609_
1 "His be that care, whom most it does concern," 2 Said he, "but whither with such hasty flight 3 Are you now bound? For well might I discern 4 Great cause, that carries you so swift and light."
light > quickly
5 "My lord," quoth he, "me sent, and straight behight
straight > directly; _or:_ straict: strict, strictly behight > ordained (catachr.); _hence:_ appointed
6 To seek Occasion whereso she be:
whereso > wherever
7 For he is all disposed to bloody fight, 8 And breathes out wrath and heinous cruelty;
heinous > heinous; grievous; full of hate
9 Hard is his hap, that first falls in his jeopardy."
hap > fortune in his jeopardy > [in Pyrochles's way; "jeopardy" has its modern meaning here]
204.44
Madman (said then the Palmer) that does seeke 2 _Occasion_ to wrath, and cause of strife; She comes vnsought, and shonned followes eke. 4 Happy, who can abstaine, when Rancour rife Kindles Reuenge, and threats his rusty knife; 6 Woe neuer wants, where euery cause is caught, And rash _Occasion_ makes vnquiet life. 8 Then loe, where bound she +sits+, whom thou hast sought, (Said _Guyon_,) let that message to thy Lord be brought.
8 sits > fits _1596_
1 "Madman," said then the palmer, "that does seek
seek > {Pursue, harass; try to effect or bring about; in the passive voice, "seek" is also used of a woman being courted or wooed}
2 Occasion to wrath, and cause of strife; 3 She comes unsought, and shunned follows eke.
eke > also, moreover
4 Happy who can abstain when Rancour rife
Happy > [He is happy]
5 Kindles Revenge, and threats his rusty knife;
threats > threatens, brandishes rusty > blood-stained; dirty; rusty
6 Woe never wants, where every cause is caught, 7 And rash Occasion makes unquiet life." 8 "Then lo, where bound she sits, whom you have sought," 9 Said Guyon, "let that message to your lord be brought!"
204.45
That when the varlet heard and saw, streight way 2 He wexed wondrous wroth, and said, Vile knight, That knights and knighthood doest with shame vpbray, 4 And shewst th'ensample of thy childish +might+, With silly weake old woman +thus to+ fight. 6 Great glory and gay spoile sure hast thou got, And stoutly prou'd thy puissaunce here in sight; 8 That shall _Pyrochles_ well requite, I wot, And with thy bloud abolish so reprochfull blot.
4 might > migbt _1596_ 5 thus to > that did _1590_
1 That when the varlet heard and saw, straightway 2 He waxed wondrous wroth, and said, "Vile knight,
waxed > grew
3 That knights and knighthood do with shame upbraid,
upbraid > reprove
4 And show the example of your childish might,
example > pattern
5 With silly weak old woman thus to fight.
silly > helpless; innocent
6 Great glory and gay spoil sure have you got,
spoil > plunder
7 And stoutly proved your puissance here in sight;
stoutly > bravely puissance > power, strength (allied to prowess in arms)
8 That shall Pyrochles well requite, I wot,
wot > know, know for a fact
9 And with your blood abolish so reproachful blot."
blot > [a blot, disgrace]
204.46
With that one of his thrillant darts he threw, 2 Headed with ire and vengeable despight; The quiuering steele his aymed end well knew, 4 And to his brest it selfe intended right: But he was warie, and ere it empight 6 In the meant marke, aduaunst his shield atweene, On which it seizing, no way enter might, 8 But backe rebounding, left the forckhead keene; Eftsoones he fled away, and might no where be seene.
1 With that one of his thrillant darts he threw,
thrillant > thrilling, piercing
2 Headed with ire and vengeable despite;
vengeable > {Characterized by or arising from revenge; cruel, dreadful} despite > outrage; rage; malice
3 The quivering steel its aimed end well knew, 4 And to his breast itself intended right:
intended > directed
5 But he was wary, and ere it empight
empight > implanted itself
6 In the meant mark, advanced his shield atween,
atween > between
7 On which it seizing, no way enter might,
seizing > fastening, fixing itself (SUS)
8 But, back rebounding, left the forkhead keen;
forkhead > barbed head keen > sharp
9 Eftsoons he fled away, and might nowhere be seen.
Eftsoons > Thereupon