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