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

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

Swayne executed his orders to the letter, and the traitor, in spite of his struggles, in spite of his explanations and appeals, was put in irons on the quarter deck of his own ship.

From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver

They assented, and he ordered Henry Leroy to be put in irons.

From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous

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 Prescott, William Hickling