3 By this his aged guide in presence came;

By this > At this; by this time

4 Who, soon as on that knight his eye did glance,

soon > [as soon]

5 Eftsoons of him had perfect cognizance,

Eftsoons > Forthwith cognizance > recognition (SUS)

6 Sith him in Faery court he late advised;

Sith > Since late > recently advised > saw, noticed, observed

7 And said, "Fair son, God give you happy chance,

happy > fortunate; happy