James Johnson proceedingsdefend , of Pancras , was indicted for Assaulting John Lewis proceedingsvictim on the Highway, and taking from him 3 s. 6 d on the 20th of December last. John Lewis depos'd, that riding in Hampstead road ; the prisoner and another took from him 3 s. 6 d. He was positive that the prisoner was one, having known him before. John Smith < no role > depos'd, that he keeps the Cock at South Halsted, about 40 miles from London, and the prisoner (being in debt,) came to his House about 10 days before Christmas, and he employ'd him there as his Ostler till 10 days after Christmas; in all which time the prisoner did not lye out one night. The prisoner brought several to his Reputation, and the Jury acquitted him.