Jane Eyre Chapter XV

In which we are introduced to the enigma surrounding Mr. Rochester’s past affections and the delicate trust he places in Jane, while the tranquility of Thornfield is suddenly shattered by a perilous night-time incident that demands courage and quick wits. The quiet intimacy of a shared confidence is broken by a mysterious danger, leading to a solemn reckoning and a deepening, if complicated, bond between master and governess.