Thomas Allen proceedingsdefend , of the Parish of St. John Wapping , was indicted of stealing a Boat, value 40 s. the Goods of Richard Boutle proceedingsvictim , and 400 Pound weight of Rope , the Goods of a Person unknown, on the 26th of February last. Boutle swore he lost his Boat from Wapping-Dock , and upon Search found the Prisoner rowing her upon the Thames, with the Rope in her. He had nothing to say in his Defence, and was found guilty of Felony.

[Branding. See summary.]