William Pickering proceedingsdefend was indicted for feloniously stealing a Silver Watch, Value 3 l. the Goods of Samson Sago proceedingsvictim . It appear'd that the Prosecutor being asleep in his Cabbin, was awak'd by a Noise; upon which he got up, and espy'd the Prisoner jump into a Boat, and made off: That he then sent his Man after him in another Boat, who apprehended him with the Watch upon him. The Fact being plain, the Jury sound him guilty of Felony.

[Branding. See summary.]