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and against his will, one gold watch, value 40 s. two guineas, value 22 s. one half guinea, value 10 s. 6 d. one shilling, value 12 d. his property
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Court. Prisoner you had need to be very circumspect in your future conduct, for though I entirely approve of the verdict, yet there e circumstances in the evidence against you, that will render your case, if you should hereafter be tried, and convicted of any offence, very little likely to obtain any mercy; therefore take warning from the fate of your companion.
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Prisoner. I am entirely innocent of any thing at all about it.
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