Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

an indication of approved or superior status

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

gotten under control

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

an expert in genealogy

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

being in captivity

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

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From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

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From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

temporary living quarters

From this reading He took it to the lodgings of Repentigny.

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From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

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From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

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From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

established irrevocably

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

having a handwritten signature

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE LETTRE DE CACHET Lecour had succeeded for a time in baffling the forces arrayed against him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took it to the lodgings of Repentigny.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

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From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

a message informing of danger

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

plural of “warrant” — a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

which person or people

From this reading The next turn was made by de Lotbiniere, who entered in his journal his intention of now speaking to the following persons, in their order-- The Minister, Repentigny, The Chevalier de Villerai, Vaudreuil, The Genealogist of France, The Prince de Poix, The Marechale de Noailles, The Baroness de la Roche Vernay.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went to the first on the list and obtained an interview in private with his chief secretary, from which he issued with a large sealed envelope, which contained a handsome parchment in blank, signed "Louis."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a _lettre de cachet_, one of those warrants by which a man might, without warning to his friends or any charge laid, be arrested and imprisoned in one of those fortresses whose walls were so many living graves.