There was no firm tie between those of differing estate; for beside the great, the fortunes of the lowly were always dimmed.

Also lack and plenty dwelt in diverse tents, nor was there any fast bond of intercourse between gorgeous wealth and obscure poverty.

In fine, the things of earth would not mate with those of heaven, being sundered by a great original gulf through a difference in nature; inasmuch as mortal man was infinitely far from the glory of the divine majesty.

With this shuffling answer she eluded the suit of Balder, and shrewdly wove excuses to refuse his hand.
When Hother heard this from Gewar, he complained long to Helgi of Balder's insolence.

Both were in doubt as to what should be done, and beat their brains over divers plans; for converse with a friend in the day of trouble, though it removeth not the peril, yet maketh the heart less sick.