Another short chapter, I know, I just thought it was better than nothing. That's all.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, as usual I give all the credit to the astonishing Charlotte Brontë for creating such a wonderful novel.
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As the Master went Bertha smiled proudly as she sat down in the only chair in the room.
"'I will keep an eye on you, Jane,"she pointed out as she sank lower down in the chair.
After a minute or two, Bertha began to breathe slower and heavier than before, a sign for Jane. Her kidnapper was now sound asleep and Jane could finally read the Master's note.
As she unfolded the scrap of paper a proper but brief handwriting exposed, like the person who wrote it had been in a hurry.
Dear Jane.
I am truthfully sorry for the way I have to tell you this. I would much rather say it in person, however I am afraid this will be my only way to reach you. Before I continue, you have to promise me not to leave this letter behind. It is also very important that you, no matter what you will see or hear on the way, by no exceptions break the rules I am about to tell you.
Jane looked up with a deranged expression on her face as she read the beginning of, what most likely, was a letter more than a hastily written note. After a quick glance at the still sleeping Bertha she returned eagerly to her letter.
When you read this, Miss Mason will most likely be asleep. Otherwise, I am going to kill the man who gave me the soporific. Bertha will be asleep for one more hour, after that it will be too late. I want you to –after you've read my instructions- collect your most important belongings and walk to the castle courtyard. Make sure the servants are gone, I have done my best to get them out of the mansion, but some of them still remains there. After doing so, you leave the castle to begin your tramp southward. Walk in the same direction until you glimpse a big, old oak tree. Then, and this is very important, you will turn left. Once again, walk in the same direction until you spot a house, a white rather small house with a high fence around it. There I'll be. There I'll be waiting for you.
The journey is long, and it will take you at least two days to reach me. You will find two pounds in the drawer in your room. I believe this will be enough for something to eat and to pay for a carriage ride the last part of the journey. In that case, tell the waggoner to take you to the 'House of winds' . Now, before you leave the tower room, be sure to lock the door.
I am now going to leave you to your faith, praying while I wait for you. Trust me Jane, I will wait for you until I die, if I have to.
God bless you.
Sincerely
The Master
Jane looked up from the letter once again, unsure of what to do. The Master could be on her side, helping her to escape. He could also be on Bertha's side, a person who was a part of the plan. However, if she decided to stay, she would never know if the Master would help her to get her beloved Edward back. For that, she would never be able to forgive herself.
Jane glanced at Bertha's sleeping face, at her black slightly curly hair which, frankly, was a mess. And in that moment she knew what she was going to do. In two days, she would be far away. Somewhere only God knew.
Yet another chapter has come to its end. I hope you enjoyed it, I know I enjoyed writing it! Thank you for the kind reviews on chapter 4, I really do appreciate it! I would love for you to do the same thing again, leave a review!
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-Amanda