Nevertheless she is a widow.

That is a strong objection.

Have any of my ancestors married widows ?" "You show your ignorance at every turn," said the old Prince, with a scornful laugh.

"Leone Saracinesca married the widow of the Elector of Limburger-Stinkenstein in 1581." "It is probably the German blood in our veins which gives you your taste for argument," remarked Giovanni.

"Because three hundred years ago an ancestor married a widow, I am to marry one now.