close arrest

Example Sentences

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"Here—but in close arrest," frowned the colonel, "and you haven't had a first lieutenant since I have been in command."

From Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest by King, Charles

"Then it is the General's order, sir," said the chief-of-staff, "that you go at once to your quarters in close arrest."

From A Wounded Name by King, Charles

Then, with sudden effort, "I—you are hereby placed in close arrest and confined to your quarters—by order of Colonel Stone."

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles

Captain Pollock was placed in command of the post and Devers in close arrest.

From Under Fire by Cox, C. B.

Janet had taken deep offense that the commanding officer should have sent her brother into close arrest without first hearing of the extreme provocation.

From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Remington, Frederic