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 kerchief, cloak, or other apparel. The young woman being just about to take the ring and gave the money and things for it, the accomplice says, You had better ask a goldsmith if it is gold, but looking about, he perceives the shops are shut up, being late. Upon which they conclude it is gold, and so part. The deluded creature then shews the ring to a person in the street, who informs her she is cheated by sharpers, for the ring is not worth twopence, being only brass gilt, and false stamp put on to deceive the unwary.

The above relation is a fact, and the fraud was practised by these pestilent harpies on a young woman in London.

To avoid such company in London much more gaming with them. Strangers ought constantly to be on their guard, and immediately abscond when they meet with such characters.