2 Fair Lincoln, both renowned far away,

Lincoln > (The authority for this statement is not known)

3 That who from east to west will endlong seek,

That > [So that] who > [whoever, he who] endlong > from end to end

4 Cannot two fairer cities find this day, 5 Except Cleopolis: so heard I say

Cleopolis > "City of Glorious Fame" (Greek; the seat of Gloriana, hence, elsewhere in the allegory, intended to denote London)

6 Old Mnemon. Therefore, sir, I greet you well,

sir > (Addressing Britomart as a knight)

7 Your country kin, and you entirely pray

Your country kin > [As your fellow countryman] entirely > unreservedly