proceedingsdefend , of the Parish of Christ-Church , was indicted for privately stealing 8 Pair of Shoes, value 20 s. out of the Shop of Thomas Grimsted proceedingsvictim , on the 18th of May last. The Prosecutor swore he had lost Shoes several times ; and the Prisoner being his Servant , had suspected him , but could get no Proof, till lately being inform'd where some had been sold, he found out the Person who sold 'em, and he discover'd he had them of the Prisoner, who took 'em out of the Prosecutor's Shop. The Prisoner did not deny the Fact, but said he was drawn in by the Person who discover'd him, and who (being also a Servant to the Prosecutor) took the first Shoes off the Shelf. He had several reputable People, who gave a very good Character of his former Behaviour; but this being plain upon him, he was found guilty of Felony.

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