put in irons
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We were not put in irons, but were used with as much kindness as we could expect.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 11, 2011
Leyva was put in irons, and lodged in the fortress of Madrid; while his rival was sent to the tower of Simancas.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by William Hickling Prescott
On the 18th of June he was taken prisoner at Inchinnan and arrived at Edinburgh on the 20th, where he was paraded through the streets and put in irons in the castle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
Calling the sergeant of marines, he ordered me put in irons, from which, however, I was released before the Rosario put to sea.
From A Modern Buccaneer by Rolf Boldrewood
The soldier on duty, at the time when he was supposed to have escaped, was immediately ordered to be put in irons.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
