The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t16980720-57
Verdict	Not Guilty; Guilty
Sentence	Miscellaneous > fine; Miscellaneous > sureties

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    John Marshal and Mary his Wife , were Indicted for a Misdemeanor, for having in their Custody a piece of Silver gilt, of the likeness of a Spanish Pistol, which he offered for change . It appeared, that John Marshal came to one of the Evidences house, and desired 17 s. 6 d. for a Pistol, which he inspecting narrowly, perceived to be false; on which he questioned the Prison, who told him he took it at Greengoose-fair. Some of the Evidence deposed, that his Wife confest her Husband made such pieces, and put them off; and it also appeared, that he was in Chelmsford Goal on the like account. But there nothing appearing against her, she was acquitted , and he found Guilty .

[Fine. See summary.]

[Provide sureties for good behaviour. See summary.]