Although both are talented and poor, Raphael is a Marquis and cousin to the Duc de Navarrein. Rastignac was planning to marry a rich widow, but changes his mind when he finds that her income was only 18,000 francs and she had an extra toe.
Despite their talent, both are financially disadvantaged; Raphael is a Marquis and cousin of the Duc de Navarrein. Rastignac initially planned to marry a wealthy widow but changed his mind when he learned her income was only 18,000 francs and she had an extra toe.