8 And when it opened, no man might it close, 9 Still open to their friends, and closed to their foes.
Still > Continually
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Of hewen stone the porch was fairely wrought,
2 Stone more of valew, and more smooth and fine,
Then Iet or Marble far from Ireland brought;
4 Ouer the which was cast a wandring vine,
Enchaced with a wanton yuie twine.
6 And ouer it a faire Portcullis hong,
Which to the gate directly did incline,
8 With comely compasse, and compacture strong,
Neither vnseemely short, nor yet exceeding long.
1 Of hewn stone the porch was fairly wrought,
porch > [chin] fairly > expertly; beautifully
2 Stone more of value, and more smooth and fine, 3 Than jet or marble far from Ireland brought; 4 Over which was cast a wandering vine,
vine > [the beard]
5 Enchased with a wanton ivy twine.
Enchased > Adorned wanton > luxuriant, rank twine > [the moustache]