trow > am of the opinion, think, believe (assertively)

305.6

Now certes swaine (said he) such one I weene,
2 Fast flying through this forest from her fo,
A foule ill fauoured foster, I haue seene;
4 Her selfe, well as I might, I reskewd tho,
But could not stay; so fast she did foregoe,
6 Carried away with wings of speedy feare.
Ah dearest God (quoth he) that is great woe,
8 And wondrous ruth to all, that shall it heare.
But can ye read Sir, how I may her find, or +where?+

9 where? > where. 1590, 1596

1 "Now certes, swain," said he, "such one, I ween,

certes > assuredly swain > young man ween > believe, think

2 Fast flying through this forest from her foe

flying > fleeing

3 (A foul ill-favoured foster) I have seen;

ill-favoured foster > ugly forester