hight > was named
2 Was clad in blue, that her beseemed well;
blue > (The traditional colour of hope) beseemed > suited
3 Not all so cheerful seemed she of sight,
of sight > in appearance, of aspect
4 As was her sister; whether dread did dwell, 5 Or anguish in her heart, is hard to tell: 6 Upon her arm a silver anchor lay,
anchor > (The symbol of hope: see Heb. 6.19)
7 Whereon she leaned ever, as befell:
befell > was fitting; it happened
8 And ever up to heaven, as she did pray, 9 Her steadfast eyes were bent, nor swerved other way.