Who all this while full hardly was assayd
2 Of deadly daunger, which to him betid;
For whiles his Lord pursewd that noble Mayd,
4 After that foster fowle he fiercely rid,
To bene auenged of the shame, he did
6 To that faire Damzell: Him he chaced long
Through the thicke woods, wherein he would haue hid
8 His shamefull head from his auengement +strong,+
And oft him threatned death for his outrageous wrong.

8 strong, > strong. 1596

1 Who all this while full hardly was assayed

full hardly > very severely assayed > assailed

2 Of deadly danger, which to him betide;

Of > By to him betide > befell him

3 For while his lord pursued that noble maid, 4 After that foster foul he fiercely rode, 5 To be avenged of the shame he did

shame > dishonour

6 To that fair damsel: him he chased long 7 Through the thick woods, wherein he would have hidden 8 His shameful head from his avengement strong,

avengement > vengeance