I thank Providence, who watched over you, that she then spent her fury on your wedding apparel, which perhaps brought back vague reminiscences of her own bridal days: but on what might have happened, I cannot endure to reflect.
Je remercie Dieu d'avoir veillé sur vous et d'avoir permis que la rage de Berthe s'assouvit sur votre voile, qui probablement lui rappelait vaguement le souvenir de son mariage.