3 Or else with us by dint of sword approve
approve > demonstrate; prove
4 That she is fairer than our fairest dame, 5 As did this knight, before you hither came." 6 "Pardie," said Britomart, "the choice is hard:
Pardie > Truly; "by God"
7 But what reward had he that overcame?"
had he > [would he have]
8 "He should advanced be to high regard," 9 Said they, "and have our lady's love for his reward.
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Therefore a read Sir, if thou haue a loue.
2 Loue haue I sure, (quoth she) but Lady none;
Yet will I not fro mine owne loue remoue,
4 Ne to your Lady will I seruice done,
But wreake your wrongs wrought to this knight alone,
6 And proue his cause. With that her mortall speare
She mightily auentred towards one,
8 And downe him smot, ere well aware he weare,
Then to the next she rode, and downe the next did beare.
1 "Therefore aread sir, if you have a love."