1 "Palmer," said he, "no knight so rude, I ween,

rude > barbarous ween > imagine, believe

2 As to do outrage to a sleeping ghost:

ghost > soul

3 Nor was there ever noble courage seen, 4 That in advantage would its puissance boast:

puissance > power boast > threaten; vaunt; display

5 Honour is least where odds appear most.

most > [most favourable]

6 May be that better reason will assuage

May > [It may]