1 Which when the valiant Elf perceived, he leapt

Elf > {Native of Faery Land (but see 110.64-5)}

2 As lion fierce upon the flying prey, 3 And with his trenchant blade her boldly kept

trenchant > sharp, deeply cutting

4 From turning back, and forced her to stay. 5 Therewith enraged, she loudly began to bray,

Therewith > With that

6 And turning fierce, her speckled tail advanced,

fierce > fierce; fiercely

7 Threatening her angry sting, him to dismay:

dismay > defeat