5 Helenore > Hellenore 1609
1 Yet afterwards (close creeping as he might,
close > [as] close, [as] closely; [as] secretly might > could
2 He in a bush did hide his fearful head) 3 The jolly satyrs, full of fresh delight,
jolly > jolly; lustful
4 Came dancing forth, and with them nimbly led 5 Fair Hellenore, with garlands all bespread, 6 Whom their May-lady they had newly made:
May-lady > Queen of the May (girl chosen to be queen of the games on
Mayday)
7 She, proud of that new honour which they read,
read > [had] declared, hence: had announced
8 And of their lovely fellowship full glad,