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Back to thy Arrestment, poor Brissot; or indeed to strait confinement,—whither others are fared to follow.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Arrestment of the knaves and dastards, beginning by arresting our own poor selves out of that fraternity.

From Past and Present by Carlyle, Thomas

Arrestment of the knaves and dastards, 43, 303.

From Past and Present Thomas Carlyle's Collected Works, Vol. XIII. by Carlyle, Thomas

Examination, requiring Arrestment; finally requiring Imprisonment, transference to Marseilles and the Castle of If!

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Couthon proposes that, as Plots still abound, the Law of the Suspect shall have extension, and Arrestment new vigour and facility.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas