Margaret Norris proceedingsdefend and Elizabeth Phillips proceedingsdefend , of the Parish of St. Christophers , were indicted, the former for feloniously stealing a Piece of Holland, 3 Holland Aprons, a pair of HollandSheets, a Pillowbear, 16 ells of Dowlas, 15 Yards of Muslin, a Silver Watch and Chain, 1 dozen of Knives and Forks, and 1 doz, of Buckles, in the Dwelling House of James Burstal proceedingsvictim , on the 9th of this Instant January ; and Elizabeth Phillips as Accessary for receiving the same, knowing them to be stole . It appeared that Norris was very intimate with Mrs. Bustal, and complained to her that the Scarf Trade, which she (Norris) then followed, was very bad, and that she was in a very low Condition; whereupon the Prosecutor took her in out of Charity, and put great Confidence in her; committing all to her Charge while they went into the Country; that several things were lost out of the House, and Norris told the Prosecutor that there must be some private Thief in the House, who it would be impossible to discover while he kept two Servants; that he put Norris in the way of selling Cutlery Wares to the Shops in the City, turn'd away several Servants, but did not suspect Norris; till coming the Day mention'd in the Indictment to look out Goods, she was seen to take the Knives, Forks, and Buckles off the Compter and put them into her Petticoat, and go into the Back Shop with them, whereupon they Secur'd her; and searching Phillips's Lodging found some of their Goods there, and more at a Pawnbrokers in Hounsditch, where Phillip's had pawn'd them; they went also to Norris's House, and found several there. The Goods were produc'd in Court and own by the Prosecutor; and the Pawnbroker swore that Phillips had brought the Goods which he took in. The Prisoners called some to their Reputation, but the Evidence being positive against them, the Jury found Norris Guilty to the value of 39 s. and Phillips Guilty of Receiving the same, knowing them to be stole. Both Transportation .