3 Of which he honour still away did bear,
still > always
4 And spread his glory through all countries wide. 5 At last, as chanced them by a forest side 6 To pass, for succour from the scorching ray,
succour > relief; protection, shelter
7 They heard a rueful voice, that dernly cried
dernly > darkly; dismally (SUS)
8 With piercing shrieks, and many a doleful lay;
lay > song, strain; hence: cry, lamentation
9 Which to attend, awhile their forward steps they stay.
attend > listen to stay > check