Looking up when the door to the library was opened Edward set his book aside to great her and Jacob. Plucking the babe out of her arms so she would have an easier time settling down to read the letter, cooing softly at the child as she read the missive. When she finished he glanced over and his lips pursed as he considered the news.

"That is rather bold of him to do as I understand such maters, I am not extensively familiar with the dealings with the nobility but I know blood matters quite a bit."

More so than in America, that was for certain though there was quite a bit of prejudice in his own country against children born out of wed-lock even if it wasn't quite so pronounced since bloodlines mattered marginally less in the land of opportunity.

"Still, that is good news yes? It means young Jacob will be well provided for in ever respect."

Obviously, the boy would always have a place at Blackwood Manor but inheriting a title and lands would ensure that the lad would almost certainly never need fret about money as long as he was taught to be at least somewhat responsible. Something that Edward would attempt to do though he was far from an expert on financial matters.