diseased > troubled, distressed
9 But all your hurts may soon through temperance be eased."
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Then gan the Palmer thus, +most+ wretched man,
2 That to affections does the bridle lend;
In their beginning they are weake and wan,
4 But soone through suff'rance grow to fearefull end;
Whiles they are weake betimes with them contend:
6 For when they once to perfect strength do grow,
Strong warres they make, and cruell battry bend
8 Gainst fort of Reason, it to ouerthrow:
Wrath, gelosie, griefe, loue this Squire haue layd thus low.
1 most > Most 1609
1 Then began the palmer thus, "Most wretched man, 2 That to affections does the bridle lend;
affections > emotions (esp. strong emotions, as passion, lust, etc.)
3 In their beginning they are weak and wan, 4 But soon through sufferance grow to fearful end;
sufferance > acquiescence, non-intervention; toleration
5 While they are weak, betimes with them contend: