before > in front
5 To get a snatch when turned is his face. 6 In such distress and doubtful jeopardy,
doubtful > apprehensive, fearful; undecided
7 When Britomart him saw, she ran apace
apace > quickly
8 To his rescue, and with earnest cry
earnest > ardent; warlike
9 Bade those same six forbear that single enemy.
forbear > spare, desist from single > solitary
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