3 Of ripest years, and hair all hoary grey, 4 That with a staff his feeble steps did steer,
steer > steer; or, perhaps: stir
5 Lest his long way his aged limbs should tire: 6 And if by looks one may the mind aread,
aread > divine
7 He seemed to be a sage and sober sire,
sire > {Aged or elderly man, father}
8 And ever with slow pace the knight did lead, 9 Who taught his trampling steed with equal steps to tread.
equal > equable (the horse again symbolizes its rider, as 102.8, etc.)
201.8
Such whenas Archimago did them view,
2 He weened well to worke some vncouth wile,
Eftsoones vntwisting his deceiptfull clew,
4 He gan to weaue a web of wicked guile,
And +with faire+ countenance and flattring stile,
6 To them approching, thus the knight bespake:
Faire sonne of Mars, that seeke with warlike +spoile,+
8 And great atchieu'ments great your selfe to make,
Vouchsafe to stay your steed for humble misers sake.