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<hi rend="italic">police-constable E</hi> 88.) I saw the prisoner running in Keppel-street, and the prosecutor after him, calling out, "stop thief"—I took him into custody.</p>
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<hi rend="italic">Prisoner. Q.</hi> Did you see me running?
<hi rend="italic">A.</hi> Yes, but you stopped I when you saw me.</p>
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<hi rend="italic">Prisoner. Q.</hi> Did you see me running?
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