[00:00.18] Chapter 19, The Gypsy.
[00:03.45] There were no candles in the library, but by the firelight I could see the Gypsy woman.
[00:09.15] She sat wrapped in a cloak with a wide brimmed hat shielding her dark face.
[00:14.25] I saw curls of straggly hair, and her voice was as harsh as her looks.
[00:20.93] "Do you want your fortune told?" she demanded.
[00:25.03] "I really don't care," I said, "I don't believe in it."
[00:30.64] "You are a difficult customer," she said.
[00:33.71] "Why don't you tremble?
[00:36.24] I'm not cold.
[00:38.40] Why aren't you pale?
[00:41.00] I'm not sick.
[00:43.40] Why don't you ask me about your future?
[00:48.68] I'm not silly," I said, and she gave a cackling laugh.
[00:55.51] But you are lonely.
[00:58.51] You are not loved, and you do not try to be loved.
[01:05.64] But you are very close to happiness, cross my palm with silver."
[01:12.12] I paid her a shilling.
[01:14.23] She examined my hand while I tried to see her face, but the room was too dark to make out anything.
[01:23.43] I know you sit alone by the window, while the young ladies charm the gentleman.
[01:31.60] Mr. Rochester has been charmed by a very beautiful lady.
[01:38.16] Have you seen love in his eyes?"
[01:43.56] "I came to seek information, not to give it," I said.
[01:48.59] Will Mr. Rochester marry Miss Ingram?"
[01:52.87] "Yes," she said, "and they should be happy, but I think I have disappointed Miss Ingram.
[02:01.75] I let her know that Mr. Rochester might not be as wealthy as she thought.
[02:07.50] If a richer admirer comes along, he's lost her.
[02:14.63] I came to hear my own fortune, not his," I answered.
[02:19.58] "You should speak much and laugh often," she muttered.
[02:26.95] But you would rather do what is right than be happy at any price.
[02:33.20] You are ruled by your conscience and self-control, and without them, you will never be happy."
[02:44.23] What was happening?
[02:46.30] Her voice was changing.
[02:50.31] "I want smiles for you, not sorrow," went on the voice.
[02:57.78] "I can say no more tonight."
[03:01.58] And she put her hand to her bonnet.
[03:03.91] I recognized that hand.
[03:07.95] "Leave me, Miss Air," said the Gypsy, "the play is over."
[03:15.52] "Mr. Rochester!" I cried as he took off the bonnet and cloak.
[03:21.28] "You have been trying to make me talk nonsense, this is unfair."
[03:26.39] "Forgive me, Jane," he said standing up.
[03:30.84] Only if I have not said anything silly, may I go?
[03:36.61] Tell me what has been happening in the drawing room.
[03:41.68] They were talking about the Gypsy.
[03:44.73] Oh, and a visitor has arrived, Mr. Mason.
[03:50.60] His smile vanished.
[03:52.86] There was a gasp and, "Mason," he said.
[03:59.37] He repeated the name twice, growing paler each time.
[04:04.89] He looked ill and had to sit down.
[04:09.41] "Can I help, sir?" I said.
[04:13.01] I'd give my life to help you.
[04:19.28] If I do need help, Jane," he said, "I promise I'll ask you.
[04:24.50] Fetch me wine, please, and tell me what is happening in there."
[04:31.60] In the drawing room, I found everyone, including Mr. Mason, talking and laughing.
[04:39.16] I reported this back to Mr. Rochester.
[04:43.51] Jane, if all those people came and spat at me, what would you do?
[04:51.13] Turn them out of the house, sir, I said.
[04:55.79] He smiled.
[04:57.73] Tell Mr. Mason I am here and show him in.
[05:05.70] I took Mr. Mason to him and left them.
[05:11.77] Later, when I had gone to bed, I heard him showing Mr. Mason to a room.
[05:18.46] He sounded cheerful, and I fell asleep.