The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17030115-4
Verdict	Guilty > theft under 1s
Sentence	Miscellaneous > military naval duty

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  Richard Furber , of the Parish of  St. Mary Woolnorth , was indicted for feloniously Stealing a Silver Hilt of a Sword , from   John Tipping , on the 15th of Decemb. last. The Evidence deposed, That it stood upon the Stall, and the Prisoner came and took it, but being pursued, and brought back into the Shop, he dropt it under him. He denied the Fact, saying, That as he happened to come by the Shop he struck it down with his Slieve, and did not offer to steal it; but that being but a sender Excuse, and the Prosecutor having his Goods again; the Jury considered the matter, found him guilty to the value of 10 d.

[Military/Naval duty. See summary.]