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

From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles

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

“Then, if he will be surety for their safety, the team is at Mr. Clavering’s disposal,” he said.

From The Cattle-Baron's Daughter by Bindloss, Harold

Oh, as to him, I'm not afraid of him," returned the keeper; "but will you be surety for the fifty boys that'll only make game of me if I don't make an example of him?

From Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood by MacDonald, George




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