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

Others were prosecuted and imprisoned; and James Collins was put in irons for treasonable words uttered against the king.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles

When they come first on board, extreme terror is expressed in every feature; and their tears and groans while being put in irons few hearts can withstand, even though hardened by two or three voyages.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various

Shortly after Leroy was put in irons, he called for the second mate, and had a long conversation with him.

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

He explains, himself, as I had previously explained to the reader, how he came to be put in irons.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael