The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

 

  Charles Lynch , and   Morrice Lynch , of the Parish of  St. Mary Woolchurch , were indicted for feloniously stealing a Cloth Coat, value 6 s. a Wastcoat, value 13 s. a Pair of Breeches, value 6 s. 4 Shirts, and other Goods , the Property of   Arthur Green , from the Person of Arthur Green, the 7th of October last. To this Indictment Morrice Lynch pleaded Guilty . The Prosecutor depos'd, That having the Things in a Bag hanging over his Shoulder, he inquir'd of the Prisoners the Way to Smithfield; that they said they were going thither, and would shew him the Way; that going along together, one step'd before him, and the other behind, and took the Things from him: That Charles Lynch took the Things from him, and Morrice Lynch ran away with them, and that he never had the Goods again. The Prisoner pleaded, That coming over Tower-hill, the Prosecutor ask'd the Way to Smithfield, and gave him the Goods to carry for him. The Jury found him Guilty . Transportation .