He was taken prisoner and released only in the next year, against an enormous ransom paid by his father.

In 1487, he was captured by the French during the Battle of Béthune, and released for an "enormous" ransom 2 years later.

They too were sent to New Orleans; but were afterwards redeemed, at an enormous ransom, and brought back.

You'll probably: get a note wanting an enormous ransom.

Vasily was released after negotiations, having promised to pay an enormous ransom.

"The new Caesar should pay an enormous ransom for his bride."

The king suffered the humiliation of having to pay an enormous ransom for his freedom.

The Russians were forced to gather an enormous ransom for their prince, so that Vasily could be released some five months later.

Vasily was taken prisoner and was set free only after the enormous ransom was paid.

It took four months and an enormous ransom to salvage the monarch from captivity.