close arrest
Example Sentences
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He instructed an Irish renegade and member of his cabinet, called Nolin, to see to it that the prisoner was kept under close arrest until her fate was decided upon—which would probably be before morning.
From The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion by Mackie, John
"I am directed by the general to give you the order to go at once to your quarters and remain there under close arrest."
From The Point Of Honor A Military Tale by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre
"I 'm not so sure of it," murmured Trafford, sullenly; "I 'd rather go into close arrest for a week than I 'd lose this day here."
From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Lever, Charles James
Reynolds had been in close arrest three days.
From Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign by Ashton, John
Ferry and Pierce both commanded sections now, as Doyle remained in close arrest and "Pills the Less" in close attendance.
From Waring's Peril by King, Charles
