4 Of this sad realm, cut into sundry shares
cut > [which had been divided]
5 By such as claimed themselves Brutus' rightful heirs) 6 Gathered the princes of the people loose,
loose > disunited
7 To take counsel of their common cares; 8 Who, with his wisdom won, him straight did choose
won > persuaded, won over straight > straightway; directly; unreservedly
9 Their king, and swore him fealty to win or lose.
to win or lose > [for better or worse, in good times or bad]
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Then made he head against his enimies,
2 And Ymner slew, +of+ Logris miscreate;
Then Ruddoc and proud Stater, both allyes,
4 This of Albanie newly nominate,
And that of Cambry king confirmed late,
6 He ouerthrew through his owne valiaunce;
Whose countreis he redus'd to quiet state,
8 And shortly brought to ciuill gouernaunce,
Now one, which earst were many, made through variaunce.