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instant, and stealing thence a Wastcoat, two Perukes, and three Lac'd Hats, Value in all 5 l
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of the Parlor-Window where the Goods were,
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Sussex-street; and being afterwards in the Kitchen, upon hearing a Noise, she ran up Stairs, and saw the Sash drawn up, and the Prisoner going out at the Door with a Bundle; upon which she cry'd out, and he was pursu'd, dropt the Goods, and was taken. He had none but the old
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