Old Bailey Proceedings:
Old Bailey Proceedings: Accounts of Criminal Trials

26th April 1693

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Elinor Willowes, alias Winn proceedingsdefend , was tried for stealing a Gold Ring, value 20 s. from George Hawson proceedingsvictim : On the 22d Instant she came to Mr. Hawson's Shop to cheapen a Ring , and by slight of hand got away the Ring, and left a Brass Ring instead thereof; being stopt in the Shop, she swallowed the Gold Ring, which was plainly sworn against her. She was found guilty of Felony.

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