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]