The years went on, and Elizabeth noticed that she was losing her youthful complexion to old age.

By now, her husband was dead, and she was a prime candidate as a bride because of her family's wealth.

Many men were seeking to marry her just for her wealth and position, and then get rid of her.

Although she was intelligent, an intelligent woman in those days was seen as intimidating, and it was better to be pretty to trick people into helping her gain power.