[ No sooner does she lean against him than he tightens his hold on her while still being careful to be gentle. It is obvious to him that she is not well, and should not be moving nor disturbed, and here he is doing just that. ]

I will lie down with you, but please, you must keep still. You are not in any condition to be moving as much as you are, and I must ask your forgiveness for not being mindful of that.

[ He pushes aside the twinge of guilt that asserts itself, because his focus has moved to helping her lie down, and trying to keep from adding to her discomfort.

Whatever assistance she needs, he will give it, even if he has to place her down on the bed himself and arrange her limbs accordingly. He sees the way she looks down below her, and he asks: ]

Shall I settle you on the bed? That might be easier for you, and less strain upon your injuries as well.

[ He would grant her the chance to keep her dignity, so much as she is able, but he will not hesitate to move her himself if she asks him to. ]