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Sir Henry Vane died with so much composedness, that it was generally thought, the government had lost more than it had gained by his death.—Swift.

From The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings by Swift, Jonathan

During the space he remained in prison under condemnation he behaved with so much gravity, piety and composedness, as surprised all who saw him, many of whom were inclined to think his case hard.

From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Hayward, Arthur L.

My Lord, such composedness, and not being daunted in this distress, is a testimony of God’s presence with you.

From A Journal of the Swedish Embassy in the Years 1653 and 1654, Vol II. by Morton, Charles

Even with all her forced composedness, this seemed too much—ay, so much too much, that she was totally overpowered.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII by Wilson, John Mackay

We have already hard-heartedness, wickedness, composedness, and others.

From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)