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.
El brebaje me reconfortó como a un gigante pudiera reconfortarle una azumbre de vino, tonificó mis nervios y me puso en condiciones de contestar como debía a las preguntas de aquel inquisitivo joven.