put in irons

Example Sentences

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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

He does not seem to have feared the angry threats of the Governor, for when put in irons and brought before the Council, he readily consented to surrender the offending petition.

From Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 by Wertenbaker, Thomas Jefferson

Her captain ordered Manuel to be put in irons, and directed that Elizabeth and I should have accommodations in his own vessel.

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 by Various

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 Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)

"It is true that Beardsley was put in irons, but not because he refused to act as pilot," replied Marcy.

From Marcy The Refugee by Castlemon, Harry