They only regained their freedom in return for a high ransom.

Ned decided not: they would demand a high ransom for the mayor to make up for it.

I would think that the lady would command an extremely high ransom.

Simon III was released in 1374, but he had to pay a very high ransom.

He knew I was a thief, but he wanted the highest ransom for me.

"Given the choice between a white American female and a black Dominican male, which one would have gotten them a higher ransom?"

Taha demands a high ransom, which is refused by Damien's government contact.

Some were released on payment of a high ransom.

Feeders are small fry, though they're well paid if the ransom's high.

Life would be harder for all of them after having to pay such a high ransom.