meed > reward
2 For so huge mischief and vile villainy
so > such mischief > evil; injury
3 Is death, or if aught do death exceed),
if aught do death exceed > [that which is worse than death, if such a thing exists]
4 Be sure that naught may save you from to die
to die > [dying, death]
5 But if you this dame do presently
But if > Unless presently > immediately
6 Restore to her health, and former state; 7 This do and live, else die undoubtedly." 8 He, glad of life, that looked for death but late,