7 And her white palfrey, having conquered
palfrey > {Saddle-horse for ladies} conquered > won, got possession of
8 The mastering reins out of her weary wrist, 9 Perforce her carried wherever he thought best.
Perforce > Forcibly; perforce
307.3
So long as breath, and hable puissance
2 Did natiue courage vnto him supply,
His pace he freshly forward did aduaunce,
4 And carried her beyond all ieopardy,
But nought that wanteth rest, can long aby.
6 He hauing through incessant trauell spent
His force, at last perforce a downe did ly,
8 Ne foot could further moue: The Lady gent
Thereat was suddein strooke with great astonishment.
1 So long as breath and able puissance
able puissance > sufficient strength
2 Did native courage to him supply,
native > innate, natural courage > vigour