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tand on one side; so that; screened by the curtain; I could see without being seen。
The ten minutes John had given seemed very long; but at last wheels were heard; four equestrians galloped up the drive; and after them came two open carriages。 Fluttering veils and waving plumes filled the vehicles; two of the cavaliers were young; dashing…looking gentlemen; the third was Mr。 Rochester; on his black horse; Mesrour; Pilot bounding before him; at his side rode a lady; and he and she were the first of the party。 Her purple riding…habit almost swept the ground; her veil streamed long on the breeze; mingling with its transparent folds; and gleaming through them; shone rich raven ringlets。
“Miss Ingram!” exclaimed Mrs。 Fairfax; and away she hurried to her post below。
The cavalcade; following the sweep of the drive; quickly turned the angle of the house; and I lost sight of it。 Adèle now petitioned to go down; but I took her on my knee; and gave her to understand that she must not on any account think of venturing in sight of the ladies; either now or at any other time; unless expressly sent for: that Mr。 Rochester would be very angry; &c。 “Some natural tears she shed” on being told this; but as I began to look very grave; she consented at last to wipe them。
A joyous stir was now audible in the hall: gentlemen’s deep tones and ladies’ silvery accents blent harmoniously together; and distinguishable above all; though not loud; was the sonorous voice of the
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