The comfort of such a friend at that moment as Colonel Brandon--or such a companion for her mother,--how gratefully was it felt!--a companion whose judgment would guide, whose attendance must relieve, and whose friendship might soothe her!--as far as the shock of such a summons COULD be lessened to her, his presence, his manners, his assistance, would lessen it.
¡Un amigo cuyo juicio la iba a guiar, cuya compañía aliviaría su dolor y cuyo afecto quizá la calmaría...! En la medida en que la perturbación que debía producir en ella un llamado como ése pudiera serle suavizada, su presencia, su trato y su ayuda con toda seguridad iban a lograrlo.