2 Yet thought himself not safe enough thereby, 3 But feared each shadow moving to and fro; 4 And his own arms when glittering he did spy,

arms > {Arms and armour. This line becomes clearer if it is recast: "And when his own arms glittering he did spy …"}

5 Or clashing heard, he fast away did fly,

fly > flee

6 As ashes pale of hue, and wingy-heeled;

wingy > {Having wings; here in the manner of Mercury}

7 And evermore on Danger fixed his eye, 8 Gainst whom he always bent a brazen shield,

Gainst > Against bent > directed

9 Which his right hand, unarmed, fearfully did wield.

unarmed > (I.e. he does not carry a sword)