1. John Dominicus proceedingsdefend , was indicted for privately stealing 2 Gold-Rings, value 50 s. the Goods of Cornelius Herbert proceedingsvictim , in his Shop , June 6 .

Cornelins Herbert. The Prisoner came to my Shop on London-Bridge , and desired to see some weighty Gold-Rings. I shew'd him two that were very heavy. He seem'd to be well pleas'd with them, and call'd for Pen and Ink to set down the Weight and Value. I began to suspect that he wanted to make off, and I happen'd to think right, for he took up the two Rings and ran out; I follow'd, as well as the Gout would let me, and cry'd, Stop Thief! He was soon seiz'd, and when I came up to him he had the two Rings in his Hand, and I took them out my self.

Prisoner. I had bought a Rings of the Prosecutor some time before, and I afterwards found that he had charged me 5 s. more than they were worth, and so because I would not be cheated again, I took these two Rings to shew to a Friend before I paid for them.

Mr. Herbert. I don't know that I ever saw him before. Guilty 4 s. 10 d.

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