He nodded.  "I understand that completely.  There are many good families there or around that would love a bairn.  If that is what yu wish tae dae, we will make sure yu approve of the family."  He agreed.  In fact, he suddenly realized he felt strongly about that as well.  He would want to be sure the baby had a good home with a good family to go to.

He realized suddenly that bringing the lass to the castle with a bairn on the way would create the gossips that he was the father.  They all had hinted this lass or another to him to marry and have an heir, but with his sickness, he had pushed it away.  He would have to douse their hopes quickly on that idea.  Though he gave a slight smirk thinking how it would cause a fear of worry for his cousin that was currently his heir.  Maybe he would let that gossip go for a bit.  Evil as it would be to scare the man, the cousin was not a nice person.


As they talked about art, he gave a look of interest her way as she explained her skill.  He had forgotten all about the shoes, so he remained with only his socks on as they visited.  "Yu shoold 'ave more classes.  More advanced.  Yu have the ability, and shoold continue with it."