fleet > float, drift
4 In the wide sea, they needs must pass by,
needs > of necessity
5 Which seemed so sweet and pleasant to the eye 6 That it would tempt a man to touch there:
touch > land, visit
7 Upon the bank they sitting did espy
bank > shore
8 A dainty damsel, dressing her hair, 9 By whom a little skippet floating did appear.
skippet > skiff, small boat (see 206.2-5)
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