7 And running to her boat without oar,

boat without oar > (See 206.5)

8 From the departing land it launched light,

light > quickly

9 And after them did drive with all her power and might.

212.16

Whom ouertaking, she in merry sort
2 Them gan to bord, and purpose diuersly,
Now faining dalliance and wanton sport,
4 Now throwing forth lewd words immodestly;
Till that the Palmer gan full bitterly
6 Her to rebuke, for being loose and light:
Which not abiding, but more scornefully
8 Scoffing at him, that did her iustly wite,
She turnd her bote about, and from them rowed quite.

1 Whom overtaking, she in merry sort

merry > delightful, charming; mirthful sort > manner

2 Them began to board, and purpose diversely,