“…a ‘scout’ was simply a knowledgeable rider who investigated the trail ahead to insure the travelers’ safety.”
Why do you use “insure” here rather than “ensure”? I always thought “insure” was used strictly in the sense of an insurance policy.
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Scott:
January 22nd, 2013 at 6:55 am
“…a ‘scout’ was simply a knowledgeable rider who investigated the trail ahead to insure the travelers’ safety.”
Why do you use “insure” here rather than “ensure”? I always thought “insure” was used strictly in the sense of an insurance policy.