9 And ever false Duessa seemed as fair as she.
ever false > (The pointing might be "ever, false" or "ever-false"; both meanings are probably intended. Cf. 304.54:9)
102.38
The wicked witch now seeing all this while
2 The doubtfull ballaunce equally to sway,
What not by right, she cast to win by guile,
4 And by her hellish science raisd streight way
A foggy mist, that ouercast the day,
6 And a dull blast, that breathing on her face,
Dimmed her former beauties shining ray,
8 And with foule vgly forme did her disgrace:
Then was she faire alone, when none was faire in place.
1 "The wicked witch, now seeing all this while 2 The doubtful balance equally to sway,
doubtful > uncertain; also: fearful; to be feared
3 What not by right, she cast to win by guile,
cast > resolved
4 And by her hellish science raised straightway
science > knowledge, lore