5 Or else for fear of shame and foul disgrace. 6 Thus am I hopeless ever to attain 7 My lady's love, in such a desperate case, 8 But all my days am like to waste in vain,

like > likely

9 Seeking to match the chaste with the unchaste ladies' train."

train > company, assembly; hence: number

307.61

Perdy, (said Satyrane) thou Squire of Dames,
2 Great labour fondly hast thou hent in hand,
To get small thankes, and therewith many blames,
4 That may +emongst+ Alcides labours stand.
Thence backe returning to the former land,
6 Where late he left the Beast, he ouercame,
He found him not; for he had broke his band,
8 And was return'd againe vnto his Dame,
To tell what tydings of faire Florimell became.

4 emongst > among 1609

1 "Pardie," said Satyrane, "you Squire of Dames,

Pardie > Truly; "by God"

2 Great labour fondly have you hent in hand,