glory ancient > [ancient glory]

210.37

Then vp arose a man of matchlesse might,
2 And wondrous wit to menage high affaires,
Who stird +with+ pitty of the stressed plight
4 Of this sad Realme, cut into sundry shaires
By such, as claymd themselues Brutes rightfull haires,
6 Gathered the Princes of the people loose,
To taken counsell of their common cares;
8 Who with his wisedom won, him streight did choose,
Their king, and swore him fealty to win or loose.

3 with > vp 1596

1 Then up arose a man of matchless might,

a man > (Dunwallo Molmutius, also called Dynval Moelmud)

2 And wondrous wit to manage high affairs,

wit > mental capacity, intelligence

3 Who (stirred with pity of the stressed plight

stressed > afflicted, oppressed