be surety for
Example Sentences
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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
I will be surety for them that they shall be true men henceforth.
From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by Ebbutt, M. I. (Maud Isabel)
They answered, We miss the prince's cup: and unto him who shall produce it, shall be given a camel's load of corn, and I will be surety for the same.
From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by Sale, George
"We will ourself be surety for this knight," said Charles.
From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles
"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