close arrest
Example Sentences
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"Lay your sword on the table, sir," the admiral said, "and retire to your cabin, where you will remain, under close arrest, till a court martial can be assembled."
From With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
"I am told, sir, that my son is in close arrest," she called, in a voice that thrilled the cadet.
From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
It is all over town by now; and Stanton is very much censured for placing him under close arrest.
From The Lost Despatch by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner
"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
Confined to quarters in close arrest, Cadet Prescott put in more than two miserable hours endeavoring to get that letter written.
From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
