I knew I could make no pretensions to her, nor did I offer any, that is, as far as it was possible, in the presence of so much loveliness, not to pant for its enjoyment.

我知道我不能对她提出任何要求， 也没有提出任何要求， 也就是说，在可能的情况下，在如此多的可爱面前， 不要为享受它而喘息。