I still, however, despise the H/G pairing.

I was nevere somouned, ne never hadde tydynges of this matier but by seyd lettres and other fleying tales that I heve herd sithen, ne nevere hadde to do more with the seyd John Wortes than is specified in the seyd instruccion.

the yieldance of the earth

Whether it's a rigger or steeple jack or window washer or any person who has strong nerves and a skilled body.