In a certain reign (whose can it have been?) someone of no very great rank, among all His Majesty's consorts and intimates, enjoyed exceptional favor.
いづれの御時にか、女御・更衣(女官)数多さぶらひ給ひけるなかに、いとやむごとなき際にはあらぬが、すぐれて時めき給ふありけり。