The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t16910527-14
Verdict	Guilty
Sentence	Death > respited

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  Margaret Beard , a Girle , about 12 Years of Age, was Indicted for stealing a piece of Silk, value 6 l. from   Mr. Coldicot , near Ludgate. She came to the Prosecutors Shop to buy some Silk, and stole away the piece afore said ; and when she was pursued, she dropt it out of her Pettycoat. She was very impudent in her Behaviour when taken, and had been an Old Offender, though Young; she said that she was drawn away by wicked Company: In the end she was Found Guilty , &c.

[Death -respited. See summary.]