All these words were said in such a strained voice, they seemed to hide so persistent and so sorrowful a thought, that I trembled every moment lest Marguerite should become delirious.
Toutes ces paroles étaient dites d'un ton si saccadé, elles semblaient cacher une pensée douloureuse si continue, que je tremblais à chaque instant de voir Marguerite tomber en délire.