Rifles were speaking steadily, when the truck reached the narrow streets of the town.

I took a deep breath, to be sure of being able to speak steadily.

I fought down the feeling, though, and tried to speak steadily.

Then with a tremendous effort he focused his eyes and took in enough breath to speak steadily.

He began speaking quietly and steadily, putting little emphasis in his words.

He unshaded his face after a little while, and spoke steadily.

He brought his expression under control and spoke steadily.

Ifought down the feeling, though, and tried to speak steadily.

Tears still ran like blood from his eyes, although he spoke more steadily.

He tried to speak steadily, but his voice trembled a little.