apace
rapidly
tarry
leave slowly and hesitantly
stout
small in stature but with rugged physical strength
assay
a test
guerdon
a reward or payment
aghast
struck with fear or surprise
melee
riotous fight
haughty
showing arrogant superiority
adjure
command solemnly
recreant
having deserted a principle or cause
roister
engage in boisterous behavior
mischance
an unpredictable, unfortunate outcome
scythe
an edge tool for cutting grass
demure
politely refuse
feign
make believe with the intent to deceive
tryst
a secret rendezvous, usually a romantic one
adroit
deft or skilled
covetous
desiring of something belonging to somebody else
largesse
wealth
renown
well-known, famous
