7 But Canute had his portion from the rest,

from > apart from, away from (geographically, Kent lies in the SE corner of England); out of (since Cornwall and Devon form the SW peninsula of England)

8 Which he called Canutium, for his hire;

hire > reward

9 Now Cantium, which Kent we commonly inquire.

inquire > call (catachr.)

210.13

Thus Brute this Realme vnto his rule subdewd,
2 And raigned long in great felicitie,
Lou'd of his friends, and of his foes eschewd,
4 He left three sonnes, his famous progeny,
Borne of faire Inogene of Italy;
6 Mongst whom he parted his imperiall state,
And Locrine left chiefe Lord of Britany.
8 At last ripe age bad him surrender late
His life, and long good fortune vnto finall fate.

1 Thus Brutus this realm to his rule subdued, 2 And reigned long in great felicity, 3 Loved of his friends, and of his foes eschewed:

of > by