I had now swallowed my tea. I was mightily refreshed by the beverage; as much so as a giant with wine: it gave new tone to my unstrung nerves, and enabled me to address this penetrating young judge steadily.
Avevo bevuto il tè; quella bevanda mi aveva ristorato come avrebbe fatto il vino a un gigante; avevami rafforzato i nervi e potei rivolgermi con fermezza a quel giudice giovane e penetrante.