Robert Robinson proceedingsdefend of St. Brides , and James Smith proceedingsdefend , of St. Leonard in Foster-Lane , were indicted, the former for feloniously stealing 5 Silver Sword-Hilts value 10 l. 4 Silver Handles value 25 s. in the Dwelling-House of John Bailey proceedingsvictim , on the 24th of January last, and James Smith for receiving the same knowing them to be stole . It appeared that the Prisoner Robinson was the Prosecutor's Apprentice , stole the Goods and sold them to Smith, which he confest before the Justice, and did not deny on his Tryal; but said he was drunk when he took them: It also appeared that when the Prosecutor was told his Man had sold Goods to Smith and went to him, that he readily owned it, and that he very freely went with him to discover the Matter; and gave the full value of them, and took Robinson to be for himself, and that the Goods were broke and some without a Mark. There being no Evidence against James Smith but Robinson's Confession, the Jury acquitted him; and found Robinson Guilty to the value of 38 s. Burnt in the Hand .