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was indicted for
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escaping from on board the lighters, and being at large before the expiration of the term for which he had been sentenced to hard labour on the river Thames
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July 23d
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Here is a certificate of the conviction and sentence (producing it) from the office of the clerk of assise for the home circuit. I know the prisoner was on board the lighters, and made his escape.
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I was at Kingston assizes, and saw the prisoner capitally convicted for house-breaking in Kingston-lane two years ago.
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You are sure the prisoner is the person? - I am. I took him at large on Ludgate-hill, on the 23d of July.
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How came you to take him? - Because I knew he was at large; as soon as any of the convicts escape, word is sent to Sir John
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Fielding's. I belong to Sir John Fielding's-office.
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PRISONER's DEFENCE.
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I thought I was prepared with a counsel, but am entirely lost. I have been at work thirteen months at my business. I leave myself to the mercy of the court. I am willing to serve his majesty in any capacity.
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Tried by the London Jury before Mr. DEPUTY RECORDER.
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[Imprisonment. See summary.]
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