C- K- proceedingsdefend , of St. Mary le Bow , was indicted for privately stealing 19 Yards of Linen, in the Shop of Allen Brent proceedingsvictim , the 11th of September last.

It appear'd by the Evidence, That the piece of Linen hung out of the Prosecutor's Shop-window, but being taken away, notice was given, and she being follow'd by Joshua Snowden < no role > , was taken near Bow-Church, having the Linen under her Apron.

The Prisoner pleaded, That she found it lying on the Ground; the Jury not giving Credit to this Plea of hers, and the Fact being fully prov'd upon the Prisoner, the Jury found her Guilty to the Value of 10 d.

[Transportation. See summary.]