intended > directed
5 But he was wary, and ere it empight
empight > implanted itself
6 In the meant mark, advanced his shield atween,
atween > between
7 On which it seizing, no way enter might,
seizing > fastening, fixing itself (SUS)
8 But, back rebounding, left the forkhead keen;
forkhead > barbed head keen > sharp
9 Eftsoons he fled away, and might nowhere be seen.