8 From foul intemperance he oft did stay,
stay > hold back
9 And suffered not in wrath his hasty steps to stray.
suffered > allowed
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In this faire wize they traueild long yfere,
2 Through many hard assayes, which did betide;
Of which he honour still away did beare,
4 And spred his glorie through all countries wide.
At last as chaunst them by a forest side
6 To passe, for succour from the scorching ray,
They heard a ruefull voice, that dearnly cride
8 With percing shriekes, and many a dolefull lay;
Which to attend, a while their forward steps they stay.
1 In this fair wise they travelled long yfere,
wise > manner yfere > together
2 Through many hard assays, which did betide;
assays > trials betide > befall