s feet, equal, -- as we
are!"

"As we are!"  repeated Mr. Rochester -- "so," he added, enclosing
me in his arms.  Gathering me to his breast, pressing his lips on
my lips:  "so, Jane!"

"Yes, so, sir," I rejoined:  "and yet not so; for you are a married
man -- or as good as a married man, and wed to one inferior to you
-- to one with whom you have no  -- whom I do not believe
you truly wordnetdesire; for I have seen and heard you sneer at her.  I would
 such a union:  therefore I am better than you -- let me go!"

"Where, Jane?  To Ireland?"

"Yes -- to Ireland.  I have spoken my mind, and can go anywhere
now."

"Jane, be still; don't struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that
is rending its own plumage in its desperation."

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with
an independent will, which I now exert to leave you."

Another effort set me at liberty, and I stood erect before him.

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