Is 'hard' correct here?

[irmamar]

I'm writing about a rebellion in Ireland:

...but the attempt to seize the power failed and the reaction was hard, with executions and arrests.

Thanks.

[Perikles]

harsh or severe would be better.

(Arrests and executions would be the logical sequence.)

[irmamar]

I've changed , although very few from the arrested were executed.

Thanks.

[Awaken]

Originally Posted by Perikles

harsh or severe would be better.

(Arrests and executions would be the logical sequence.)

100% agree. Harsh and severe are perfect choices here.

[chileno]

Originally Posted by irmamar

I've changed , although very few (of the) people arrested were executed.

Thanks.

[irmamar]

Thanks Awaken and Chileno.

[Awaken]

Originally Posted by irmamar

Thanks Awaken and Chileno.

I think "very few of the arrested" would also work.

[irmamar]

I hesitated between 'of' and 'from' (y por la ley de Murphy elegí la equivocada ).

Thanks.