1 The enemies of Temperance
Temperance > [Alma, of the House of Temperance, i.e. the human frame: see 209.0:1]
2 besiege her dwelling-place: 3 Prince Arthur them repels, and foul 4 Maleger does deface.
Maleger > "Sick and Evil" (Latin malus, bad, wicked, villainous, unwell; aeger, sick, unwell, unsound) deface > destroy
211.1
WHat warre so cruell, or what siege so sore,
2 As that, which strong affections do apply
Against the fort of reason euermore
4 To bring the soule into captiuitie:
Their force is fiercer through infirmitie
6 Of the fraile flesh, relenting to their rage,
And exercise most bitter tyranny
8 Vpon the parts, brought into their bondage:
No wretchednesse is like to sinfull vellenage.
1 What war so cruel, or what siege so sore,
sore > grievous
2 As that which strong affections do apply
affections > emotions (esp. strong emotions, as passion, lust, etc.) apply > bring to bear