3 That short revenge the man may overtake,

That > [So that] short > quick, speedy; immediate

4 Whereso he be, and soon upon him light."

Whereso > Wherever light > fall

5 "Certes," said she, "I wot not how he hight,

Certes > Assuredly wot > know hight > is named

6 But under him a grey steed did he wield,

wield > manage, control

7 Whose sides with dappled circles were dight;

dight > arranged; hence: marked