virtue > occult power; virtue (see 405.8) keen > sharp

6 That mortal puissance might not withstand:

puissance > strength, power

7 "Nothing on earth might always happy be."

happy > lucky; happy (the palmer cites a proverb)

8 Great hazard were it, and adventure fond,

adventure fond > foolish risk

9 To lose long gotten honour with one evil hand.

hand > action, stroke

301.11