* I am indeed.
   It is very possible that the principal incidents mentioned
   here were real; and that Joab found out a person whose
   circumstances bore a near resemblance to that which he wished
   to represent.  She did not make the similitude too plain and
   visible, lest the king should see her intention before she had
   obtained a grant of pardon; and thus her circumstances, her
   mournful tale, her widow's dress, her aged person, (for
   Josephus says she was advanced in years,) and her impressive
   manner, all combined to make one united irresistible
   impression on the heart of the aged monarch.

  12:1-3  Jud 9:8-15