Les Reflets de Mélusine

Subsequent Days... lesrefletsdemelusine.substack.com

A Forest Floor Still Life with Mushrooms and a Snake - Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1665) For several subsequent days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the mornings he seemed much engaged with business, and, in the afternoon, gentlemen from Millcote or the neighbourhood called, and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his sprain was well enough to admit of horse exercise, he rode out a good deal; probably to return these visits, as he generally did not come back till late at night.

Raised Eyebrows... lesrefletsdemelusine.substack.com

Martagon Lillium - Albrecht Durer Mrs. Fairfax had dropped her knitting, and, with raised eyebrows, seemed wondering what sort of talk this was. “Well,” resumed Mr. Rochester, “if you disown parents, you must have some sort of kinsfolk: uncles and aunts?” “No; none that I ever saw.” “And your home?” “I have none.” “Where do your brothers and sisters live?” “I have no brothers or sisters.” “Who recommended you to come here?” “I advertised, and Mrs.

Surgeon’s Orders... lesrefletsdemelusine.substack.com

Flowers and Beetles - Hans Hoffmann Mr. Rochester, it seems, by the surgeon’s orders, went to bed early that night; nor did he rise soon next morning. When he did come down, it was to attend to business: his agent and some of his tenants were arrived, and waiting to speak with him. Adèle and I had now to vacate the library: it would be in daily requisition as a reception-room for callers.

Something Of Daylight... lesrefletsdemelusine.substack.com

Plants and Insects - Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1665) Something of daylight still lingered, and the moon was waxing bright: I could see him plainly. His figure was enveloped in a riding cloak, fur collared and steel clasped; its details were not apparent, but I traced the general points of middle height and considerable breadth of chest.

The Promise... lesrefletsdemelusine.substack.com