And so when a Gothic tapestry is found that frankly omits Biblical folk and gives us a true picture of men and women of the almost impenetrable time back of the fifteen hundreds, tells us what they wore, in what manner they Comported themselves, that tapestry has a sure and peculiar value.
"The Tapestry Book"
Helen Churchill Candee
He appeared a little awed by the fine woman, and Comported himself with the dignity which awe gives, behaving like any gentleman used to society.
"Weighed and Wanting"
George MacDonald
They gave him a room at Wormley's, where the chairs Comported themselves as self-respectfully upon two or three legs as they would have done at Boston upon four; the cooking was excellent, and a mercenary welcome glittered from all the kind black faces around him.
"April Hopes"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009