eke > also all were they > [although they were]

3 And feigned cheer, as for the time behoves, 4 But could not colour yet so well the troth,

colour > [give a colour to; hence: simulate] troth > allegiance, covenant; truth

5 But that their natures bad appeared in both:

both > each

6 For both did at their second sister grutch,

grutch > murmur, grumble

7 And inly grieve, as does a hidden moth

inly > inwardly

8 The inner garment fret, not the utter touch;