Albe > Although foundress > {Female founder}

110.45

There she awhile him stayes, him selfe to rest,
2 That to the rest more able he might bee:
During which time, in euery good behest
4 And godly worke of Almes and charitee
She him instructed with great industree;
6 Shortly therein so perfect he became,
That from the first vnto the last degree,
8 His mortall life he learned had to frame
In holy righteousnesse, without rebuke or blame.

1 There she awhile him stays, himself to rest,

stays > detains

2 That to the rest more able he might be:

That to > [So that to accomplish]

3 During which time, in every good behest

behest > injunction (esp. of a religious nature)

4 And godly work of alms and charity, 5 She him instructed with great industry. 6 Shortly therein so perfect he became 7 That, from the first to the last degree, 8 His mortal life he learned had to frame