5 Thens > Then 1590, 1596: FE 7 opportunitie > oportunitie 1596
1 "Her nether parts, misshapen, monstrous, 2 Were hidden in water, that I could not see,
that > [so that]
3 But they did seem more foul and hideous 4 Than woman's shape man would believe to be. 5 Thenceforth from her most beastly company
company > society; sexual company
6 I gan refrain, in mind to slip away
gan > did; began to
7 Soon as appeared safe opportunity:
Soon > [As soon] safe > 8 For danger great, if not assured decay,