2 That fearful lady fled from him, that meant
meant > intended; or, perhaps: ment (ppl. of "meng"), joined, attached (cf. 203.11:9)
3 To her no evil thought, nor evil deed; 4 Yet former fear of being foully shent
shent > disgraced, defiled
5 Carried her forward with her first intent:
intent > intention, purpose
6 And though oft looking backward, well she viewed 7 Herself freed from that foster insolent, 8 And that it was a knight which now her sued,
sued > pursued
9 Yet she no less the knight feared than that villein rude.
villein > villain; serf (if the legalistic meaning of "swain" is not intended at 304.49:2) rude > barbarous; rough, clumsy; violent