be surety for

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Yet I insist, without mercy; I make Emile blush for his lack of delicacy; I undertake to be surety for Sophy that she will undertake her share of the treaty.

From Emile by Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Having engaged to be surety for the son of a Hindoo judge, who was about to enter as a student in the Inns of Court, a new adventure befel me.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

"My son, if thou be surety for thy friend,——thou art snared with the words of thy mouth."

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

Thy wife's goods are at my charge and I will be surety for the old woman.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

"We will ourself be surety for this knight," said Charles.

From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles