The clergyman looked up at the speaker and stood mute; the clerk did the same; Mr. Rochester moved slightly, as if an earthquake had rolled under his feet: taking a firmer footing, and not turning his head or eyes, he said, "Proceed."
Rochester dio un salto, como si hubiera sentido temblar la tierra bajo sus pies. En seguida recuperó su serenidad y, sin volver la cabeza, dijo: -Continúe.