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
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
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
Now scoot or I’ll be put in irons for spoiling the supper.”
From Girl Alone by Anne Austin
By the time the little "sea-wagons" arrived in the West Indies Smith, who had been put in irons, came very near being hanged, according to tradition.
From The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People by Miriam Haynie
