Then, seeing Tadahira at a lower seat, the physiognomist pointed him out and praised him highly, saying, 'Spirit, cleverness, knowledge, appearance: he is outstanding in them all; so, if there is anyone who will serve the court for a long time and maintain its glory and respect, this is him.'
ところが、下座にあった忠平を見て、相工はこれを指さして「神識才貌、全てが良い。長く朝廷に仕えて、栄貴を保つのはこの人であろう」と絶賛した。