After the Paynim brethren conquer'd were,
2 The Briton Prince recou'ring his stolne sword,
And Guyon his lost shield, they both yfere
4 Forth passed on their way in faire accord,
Till him the Prince with gentle court did bord;
6 Sir knight, mote I of you this curt'sie read,
To weet why on your shield so goodly scord
8 Beare ye the picture of that Ladies head?
Full liuely is the semblaunt, though the substance dead.
1 After the paynim brethren conquered were,
paynim > pagan, heathen
2 The Briton prince recovering his stolen sword, 3 And Guyon his lost shield, they both yfere
yfere > together
4 Forth passed on their way in fair accord, 5 Till him the prince with gentle court did board:
gentle > polite court > {Courteous attention} board > address
6 "Sir knight, might I of you this courtesy read,
read > make known; hence: ask
7 To weet why on your shield so goodly scored