close arrest

Example Sentences

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"I am directed by the general to give you the order to go at once to your quarters and remain there under close arrest."

From The Point Of Honor A Military Tale by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre

The result of that previous interview was his being placed 115 in close arrest and informed that he should be tried by general court-martial once.

From Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters by King, Charles

He did not answer immediately; but he picked up his cup and drank, assiduously; then he kind of mumbled, very low and apologetic: 'He's in his billet—under close arrest.'

From The Secret Battle by Herbert, A. P.

"Use that to have the man placed under close arrest at once!" he said harshly.

From Dave Dawson at Casablanca by Bowen, Robert Sydney

It had been immediately reported by the soldiers who had seen it; M. de Berg was under close arrest, and the police were diligently seeking his antagonist.

From Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 by Willis, Herbert