leonardo da vinci painting

leonardo da vinci painting
in a few words, that I had heard all which had happened since I left
Thornfield, and that I was come to see Mr. Rochester. I asked John
to go down to the turnpike-house, where I had dismissed the chaise,
and bring my trunk, which I had left there: and then, while I
removed my bonnet and shawl, I questioned Mary as to whether I could
be accommodated at the Manor House for the night; and finding that
arrangements to that effect, though difficult, would not be
impossible, I informed her I should stay. just at this moment the
parlour-bell rang.
leonardo da vinci painting
you go in,' said I, 'tell your master that a person wishes to
speak to him, but do not give my name.'
'I don't think he will see you,' she answered; 'he refuses
everybody.'
When she returned, I inquired what he had said.
'You are to send in your name and your business,' she replied.
She then proceeded to fill a glass with water, and place it on a tray,
together with candles.
'Is that what he rang for?' I asked.
'Yes: he always has candles brought in at dark, though he is
blind.'
leonardo da vinci painting