A route of people there assembled were,
2 Of euery sort and nation vnder skye,
Which with great vprore preaced to draw nere
4 To th'vpper part, where was aduaunced hye
A stately siege of soueraigne maiestye;
6 And thereon sat a woman gorgeous gay,
And richly clad in robes of royaltye,
8 That neuer earthly Prince in such aray
His glory did enhaunce, and pompous pride display.

1 A rout of people there assembled were,

rout > {Crowd; clamorous or riotous assemblage}

2 Of every sort and nation under sky, 3 Who with great uproar pressed to draw near

pressed > strove

4 To the upper part, where was advanced high

advanced > raised

5 A stately siege of sovereign majesty;

siege > seat (esp. one used by person of rank or distinction); hence: throne

6 And thereon sat a woman gorgeous gay, 7 And richly clad in robes of royalty, 8 That never earthly prince in such array