Margaret Wells alias White proceedingsdefend , of London, was indicted for a Felony and Burglary, in stealing out of the Dwelling-house of Robert James proceedingsvictim at the Rummer in Chancery-Lane , a silk Damask Gown, val. 15 l. a Petticoat, val. 5 l. a Diamond Ear-Ring. Val. 6 l. 3 Silver Spoons, val. 24 s. and other Goods to the val. of 35 l. the 31st of December last. The Evidence who had been the Prosecutor's Servant depos'd that the Prisoner had several times put her upon robbing her Master while she lived with him, to which she did not consent; but after she was come away, she prevail'd upon her. And they both went to the Prosector's House about 10 a Clock at Night, and slipping privately up Stairs, lay concealed till 2 in the Morning; when all the Family being in bed, but the Master, who was in the Cellar, the Prisoner with a Poker forc'd open a Chamber-door where the Things were, and took the Opportunity while he was in the Cellar to carry them off. The Prisoner deny'd the Fact; but being a Person of no good Character, the jury found her Guilty of the Felony, but acquitted her of the Burglary .

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