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]
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