4 beames > beamez 1609, emphasizing the disyllable; cf. 110.39:4, 204.28:8, 206.39:5

1 Which O pardon me thus to enfold

pardon > {Make courteous allowance for}

2 In covert veil, and wrap in shadows light, 3 That feeble eyes your glory may behold,

That > [So that]

4 Which else could not endure those beams bright,

else > otherwise

5 But would be dazzled with exceeding light. 6 O pardon, and vouchsafe with patient ear 7 The brave adventures of this Faery knight

brave > brave; splendid

8 (The good Sir Guyon) graciously to hear,