139. Frances Jones proceedingsdefend , was indicted for stealing a petticoat made of callico and linen, value 4 s. the goods of Elizabeth Abbott proceedingsvictim , December 10 .

Elizabeth Abbott < no role > . About three weeks before New Year's Day I lost a white quilted petticoat off the post at my shop door.

John Goldby < no role > . I saw the prisoner take a white quilted petticoat off a post at the door, put it into her apron, and walk unconcernedly along, as if she was going about her business - I let her go because I was afraid of bringing myself into trouble. On New years day I saw the prisoner in the street, upon that I went to Mrs. Abbott, and told her of it, Mrs. Abbott called her over the way to her, and she went very readily. Mrs. Abbott asked her if she did not take such a petticoat, she said she did not know any thing of it, and run away. I stopped her, and she said we could not detain her without a constable.

Prisoner. It was high time to run when I had got my hand in the lion's mouth.

Thomas Ind < no role > . The prisoner said she had sold the petticoat outright. Guilty 10 d.

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