For a nobleman it would be nothing.

Besides, he is half a peasant by blood and tradition." "He is not the only nobleman in that position," laughed Saracinesca.

"But are you aware--" He stopped short.

He was going to say that if he himself and his son both died, the innkeeper of Aquila would become Prince Saracinesca.

The idea shocked him, and he kept it to himself.
"After all," he continued, "the man is of my blood by direct descent.