One day he had had company to dinner, and had sent for my portfolio; in order, doubtless, to exhibit its contents: the gentlemen went away early, to attend a public meeting at Millcote, as Mrs. Fairfax informed me; but the night being wet and inclement, Mr. Rochester did not accompany them.
Un giorno egli ebbe gente a pranzo e mandò a prendere la mia cartella per mostrarne il contenuto agli ospiti. Questi uscirono presto per andare a un meeting, e siccome era umido, il signor Rochester non li accompagnò.