[720] lere = learn.
[721] far days = late in the day.
[722] the Sayles = a small farm near Pontefract.
[723] Watling Street = the great North road.
[724] Upchance = perchance.
[725] dight = prepared.
[726] dernè = hidden, retired.
[727] street = road.
[728] semblaunt = aspect.
[729] And set him, &c. = and knelt down.