3 And not indifferent to womankind,
indifferent > fair, impartial
4 To whom no share in arms and chivalry
arms > {Feats of arms}
5 They do impart, nor make memory
memory > memorial; historical record
6 Of their brave gests and prowess martial;
gests > exploits, deeds prowess > valour
7 Scarce do they spare, to one or two or three, 8 Room in their writs; yet the same writing small
writs > writings, books small > {Sparse, inconsiderable; falling short of the usual standard}