721. (L.) George Howell proceedingsdefend was indicted for stealing one linen handkerchief, value 10 d. the property of Robert Vale proceedingsvictim , Oct. the 2 d . ++

Robert Vale < no role > . I lost my handkerchief in Guildhall on the 2d of October. I turned round and missed my handkerchief; the prisoner, who stood near me, was secured, and my handkerchief was taken upon him.

William Payne < no role > This name instance is in set 2582. . I saw the prisoner and another in Guildhall on the 2d of October; there was a gentleman lost his handkerchief. I seized the other man, the prisoner got out of the hall; I followed him and secured him, and this handkerchief was found upon him; he said it was his own, (produced and deposed to by the prosecutor.)

Guilty , T .