I described, and enforced them earnestly. But, however this remonstrance might have staggered or delayed his determination, I do not suppose that it would ultimately have prevented the marriage, had it not been seconded by the assurance that I hesitated not in giving, of your sister's indifference.
Je ne sais a quel point mes représentations auraient ébranlé ou retardé sa détermination, mais je ne crois pas qu’en fin de compte elles eussent empeché le mariage sans l’assurance que je n’hésitai pas a lui donner de l’indifférence de votre sour.