The Castle of Otranto

Why does Theodore get the princedom?

At the end of the story, Theodore is placed in the position of Prince. It is hinted that he is related but no said I think I'm not 100% sure.

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Jerome explains that Theodore is the heir because his wife was the daughter of Victoria, the wife of Alfonso. Alfonso had tried to keep the nuptials hidden until after the crusades, but he died and Victoria was left pregnant.

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