1 So fair and fresh, as freshest flower in May; 2 For she had laid her mournful stole aside,
stole > robe (it is black: see 101.4:5)
3 And widow-like sad wimple thrown away,
wimple > {Linen or silk garment enveloping head, chin, and sides of face and neck}
4 Wherewith her heavenly beauty she did hide
Wherewith > With which
5 While on her weary journey she did ride; 6 And on her now a garment she did wear, 7 All lily white, without spot, or pride,
pride > adornment
8 That seemed like silk and silver woven near,
near > closely together