There when the Elfin knight arriued was,
2 The first and chiefest of the seuen, whose care
Was guests to welcome, towardes him did pas:
4 Where seeing Mercie, that his steps vp bare,
And alwayes led, to her with reuerence rare
6 He humbly louted in meeke lowlinesse,
And seemely welcome for her did prepare:
8 For of their order she was Patronesse,
Albe Charissa were their chiefest founderesse.
1 There when the Elfin knight arrived was, 2 The first and chiefest of the seven, whose care 3 Was guests to welcome, towards him did pas:
pas > pace; pass
4 Where, seeing Mercy, who his steps upbore,
upbore > did support
5 And always led, to her with reverence rare
rare > excellent, fine
6 He humbly louted in meek lowliness,
louted > bowed, made obeisance
7 And seemly welcome for her did prepare: 8 For of their order she was patroness, 9 Albe Charissa was their chiefest foundress.