Ann Seal proceedingsdefend , Indicted for Stealing a Silver Beaker, a Silver Spoon, a Silver Taster, and a flaxen pair of Sheets , from Rowland Cartwright proceedingsvictim , of the Parish of St. Michael Queen-hithe , London, with whom she lived as a Servant , until the 5th of June last, and then Run away from him, carrying with her the said Plate, &c. The same was taken upon her when Apprehended. The Prisoner could not deny she had the Plate, but said her Master stands Excommunicated; and therefore she made a Question, whether he had now any Right to his Plate; or some such frivolous Excuse. She was found Guilty to the value of 10 pence .

[Branding. See summary.]