3 And, to the prince bowing with reverence due, 4 As to the patron of his life, thus said:

patron > protector, defender; also: exemplar, model

5 "My lord, my liege, by whose most gracious aid

liege > {Lord to whom one owes feudal allegiance and service}

6 I live this day, and see my foes subdued, 7 What may suffice, to be for meed repaid

meed > reward

8 Of so great graces as you have me shown,

Of so > For such graces > favours

9 But to be ever bound -"

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