1 Then for her son (whom she to Locrin bore),
for > because
2 Maddan, was young, unmeet the rule to sway,
unmeet > unfitted rule > dominion sway > govern
3 In her own hand the crown she kept in store, 4 Till riper years he raught, and stronger stay:
raught > reached, attained stay > staying power; self-control
5 During which time her power she did display
display > spread
6 Through all this realm, the glory of her sex, 7 And first taught men a woman to obey: 8 But when her son to man's estate did wax,
wax > grow