Who is Edward from The Midwife's Apprentice and what is their importance? The_Midwife's_Apprentice English & Literature Edward | The Midwife's Apprentice

Edward is a young orphan boy who Alyce finds sleeping with the twin calves that she helped Will deliver. Alyce feeds Edward and sends him to the manor so that he can find a place to work and sleep. Alyce is pleased that Edward finds a place at the manor, but sad when the boy wishes to stay with the cook rather than leave with Alyce.