1 So courteous cong{e/} both did give and take,
cong{e/} > leave, farewell
2 With right hands plighted, pledges of goodwill.
plighted > plaited, knitted; hence: clasped
3 Then Guyon forward gan his voyage make,
gan > did; began to voyage > journey
4 With his black palmer, that him guided still.
black > (Referring to the colour of his clothes: see 201.7:2) still > continually
5 Still he him guided over dale and hill, 6 And with his steady staff did point his way: 7 His race with reason, and with words his will,
race > (Meanings as at 201.32:7)