Old Bailey Proceedings:
Old Bailey Proceedings: Accounts of Criminal Trials
7th September 1715
Margaret
Allen
proceedingsdefend
, of the Parish of Stepney
, was indicted for
stealing 1 Neckcloth, 1 Pair of Stockings, 6 Yards of Bone Lace, and other Goods
, from
Joseph
Knight
proceedingsvictim
, on the 6th of July
last. Mr. Knight depos'd she was his Servant
, and missing the Goods, he challeng'd her with 'em, who confess'd she had pawn'd them. The Fact being plainly prov'd, she was
found Guilty to the value of 10d
.
[Whipping. See summary.]