1 "And you, fair imp, sprung out from English race,
imp > child
2 However now accounted Elfin's son, 3 Well worthily do your service for her grace,
grace > favour, goodwill
4 To aid a virgin desolate, fordone.
fordone > ruined, undone
5 But when you famous victory have won, 6 And high amongst all knights have hung your shield, 7 Thenceforth the suit of earthly conquest shun,
suit > pursuit
8 And wash your hands from guilt of bloody field:
field > battle; field of battle