Mary Royston proceedingsdefend , of the Parish of St. Dunstan Stepney , was indicted for stealing a strip'd Satin Gown, value 20 s. a Crape Gown, value 20 s. and other Goods from John Jones proceedingsvictim , on the 9th of August last. The Prosecutor depos'd, That the Prisoner was his Servant , and took Opportunities to steal the Goods aforesaid. Another Evidence depos'd, That keeping an Apple-stall, the Prisoner came to her for an Half-penny worth of Codlings, giving her 6 Pence, and telling her she would presently come for her Change, desiring her to hold that Peticoat for her till she came again; but heard nothing from her till a Messenger came from her at Newgate for them, she having left her Mistress immediately from that time. The Prosecutor swore to the Petticoat, whereupon she was found Guilty to the value of 4 s. 10 d .

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