Besides, he had led such an uncomfortable life at the doctor's, being subjected to the intolerable thraldom of early hours, that he was delighted at the prospect of having a house to himself, even though it should be a haunted one.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
We are here placed in a mere scene of spiritual thraldom and restraint.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
A number of witnesses came forward to testify to the thraldom of the tenantry, and the injustice which they had suffered under his rule.
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie