| Reference Number | t17820109-44 |
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| Verdict | Guilty |
| Sentence | Corporal > public whipping |
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124. THOMAS LOVE was indicted for stealing, on the 7th of December last, one hive of bees, value 2 s. and one beehive, containing 10 lb. weight of honey , the goods of the Right Hon. the Countess of Warwick .
William Langstone , the gardener, deposed, he had lost a bee hive; missed it on the 9th
of December; tracked by the honey that was spilt to the prisoner's house, where it was found.The Prisoner's Defence was, he found it in the road.
GUILTY .
To be publicly whipped and discharged.
Tried before Mr. Justice HEATH.