20. The same three robb'd three Men, and 3 or 4 Women near Pancras of some Shillings. From one ofthe Women they took her Wedding-Ring, which supposing to be Gold she very much lamented, and begg'd them to give it her back again. Her Desire to have it again made them the more resolute in carrying it off, thinking it a good Booty; but they were much disappointed, when going to dispose of it, it turn'd out only Metal wash'd.

21. Aldridge and Barret, the Night before they were taken, robb'd a Gentleman of about 6 s. and his Silver Buckles, between Hyde-Park-Corner and Chelsea .

The Robbery for which he was convicted, was committed upon the Reverend Mr. John Piercer< no role > , Curate of Kentish-Town , in Company with Barret, not yet taken, and Harrison, who was admitted Evidence against him. Good being first taken, impeach'd Aldridge, having been concern'd with him before, and Aldridge was taken at his Quarters at Lime-house . All these three unhappy young Men belong'd to the third Regiment of Guards ; and many other Robberies were committed by this Gang, which he could not recollect, but said that the whole might amount to 40 or 50. And during all these Transactions, they never were but once in Danger of being taken, when there was a Watch set between Kentish-Town and Pancras; they all being upon that Quarter that Night, had like to have fallen into that Trap. But having some Suspicion, two of their Gang escap'd another Way; and Aldridge and the other, coming up with the Watch, were challeng'd by them, with, Who comes there? Upon their returning for Answer, Friends; Reply was made, what Business have you here at this Time of Night; we expect you to give some Account of yourselves? They did so, and were let pass. What was the Excuse particularly made, Aldridge did not recollect.

He appeared very penitent after Conviction, and behaved very well. He had a great Desire to receive the Sacrament, saying, He had great Hopes its would be to his great Comfort, and to the saving of his Soul, through the Merits of him that instituted it.

He was as true a Penitent as ever was since my Acquaintance among those unhappy People, if Judgment may be form'd from Actions and Behaviour, and Declarations. He was willing to make known to the World all the wicked Robberies he had been concern'd in; but his Memory not recollecting the Whole, he own'd what occur'd, and wish'd his Examplary Punishment might be of Use.

4. JOHN EDWARDS< no role > This name instance is in set 3196. , aged 26, was born in the Parish of Giles's , of Parents whose Circumstances in the World could afford him but a small Education, his Father being a Seafaring Man , brought his Son up to the Sea, which he followed for nine Years. He made several Voyages, and behaved so well on Ship Board, with that Temper and Industry, which engaged the Affections of his Officers and Messmates. His Employment, when from Sea, was for some Time in the Sawyer s Business, at which he was diligent, and kept close to it, till he got into the Acquaintance of a Parcel of wicked and desperate Fellows,