ransomed
verb
Definitions
(14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
Example: to ransom prisoners from an enemy
To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
Example: Such lands as he had rule of he ransomed them so grievously, and would tax the men two or three times in a year. — Berners.