rthur_ is, that wonnes in Faerie lond;
He hath a sword, that flames like burning brond.
6 The same by my +deuice+ I vndertake
Shall by to morrow by thy side be fond.
8 At which bold word that boaster gan to quake,
And wondred in his mind, what mote that monster make.
6 deuice > aduise _1596, 1609_
1 "Pardie, sir knight," said then the enchanter belive,
Pardie > Truly; "by God"
belive > without delay
2 "That shall I shortly purchase to your hand:
purchase > procure; _hence:_ deliver
3 For now the best and noblest knight alive
4 Prince Arthur is, that wons in Faery Land;
wons > dwells
5 He has a sword that flames like burning brand.
6 The same, by my device, I undertake
device > ingenuity
7 Shall by tomorrow by your side be found."
8 At which bold word that boaster began to quake,
9 And wondered in his mind what might that monster make.
what might that monster make > [how that marvel might be achieved;
monster = marvel]
203.19
He stayd not for more bidding, but away
2 Was suddein vanished out of his sight:
The Northerne wind his wings did broad display
4 At his commaund, and reared him vp light
From off the earth to take his aerie flight.
6 They lookt about, but no where could espie
Tract of his foot: then dead through great affright
8 They both nigh were, and each bad other flie:
Both fled attonce, ne euer backe returned eie.
1 He stayed not for more bidding, but away
He > [Archimago]
bidding > entreaty
2 Was sudden vanished out of his sight:
3 The northern wind his wings did broad display
display > extend, spread out; display
4 At his command, and reared him up light
light > lightly; quickly, easily
5 From off the earth, to take his airy flight.
6 They looked about, but nowhere could espy
7 Tract of his foot: then dead through great affright
Tract > Trace
affright > terror
8 They both nigh were, and each bade other fly:
other fly > [the other to flee]
9 Both fled at once, nor ever back returned eye.
at once > immediately; together
203.20
Till that they come vnto a forrest greene,
2 In which they shrowd themselues from causelesse feare;
Yet feare them followes still, where so they beene,
4 Each trembling leafe, and whistling wind they heare,
As ghastly bug +their haire on end does reare+:
6 Yet both doe striue their fearfulnesse
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