Based on our text, we can say that Rudolf Rassendyll and Rudolf the Fifth are relatives (cousins)who shared the same red hair and straight nose among other features.
Concerning the scandal, even when it was written in some editions, we used to say that Rudolf the Third married Countess Amalia without her family`s (the Rassendylls`) consent (to avoid mentioning the shameful relationship between them)
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