But the love that prompted me to act thus, must also plead my pardon." "Strengthen me!" she murmured, looking supplicatingly upwards.
"Strengthen me, for my trial is very severe." "Be not deceived, Amabel," continued Rochester, yet more ardently; "that you love me I am well assured, however strongly you may at this moment persuade yourself to the contrary.

Be not governed by your father's strait-laced and puritanical opinions.

Men, such as he is, cannot judge of fiery natures like mine.

I myself have had to conquer a stubborn and rebellious spirit,--the demon pride.

But I have conquered.