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,