But high, and low, in this case, is to be understood by comparison to the rate that each man setteth on himselfe.
Dignity The publique worth of a man, which is the Value set on him by the Common-wealth, is that which men commonly call DIGNITY.

And this Value of him by the Common-wealth, is understood, by offices of Command, Judicature, publike Employment; or by Names and Titles, introduced for distinction of such Value.
To Honour and Dishonour To pray to another, for ayde of any kind, is to HONOUR; because a signe we have an opinion he has power to help; and the more difficult the ayde is, the more is the Honour.
To obey, is to Honour; because no man obeyes them, whom they think have no power to help, or hurt them.

And consequently to disobey, is to Dishonour.
To give great gifts to a man, is to Honour him; because 'tis buying of Protection, and acknowledging of Power.

To give little gifts, is to Dishonour; because it is but Almes, and signifies an opinion of the need of small helps.

To be sedulous in promoting anothers good; also to flatter, is to Honour; as a signe we seek his protection or ayde.