Robert Whitlock proceedingsdefend , of St. Faiths , was indicted for feloniously stealing a Pewter Still Head value 6 s. the Property of Hugh Massam proceedingsvictim , the 26th of October last. The Evidence deposed, that sitting in the Shop he perceived the Still Head, slide off from the Shop Window and immediately pursued the Prisoner, and took it upon him. The Prisoner deny'd the fact and pleaded it was given him to hold by a young man. The fact was plainly proved, and the Jury found him Guilty to the value of 4 s.10 d.

[Branding. See summary.]