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 "A well made, young, and amiable Livonian, lodged with me, at the same Inn, at T, and my associate took such a liking to him, that he offered to acquit me of all farther services, if could ensnare this young man"

"I promised to do my utmost, and went instantly to work, ordering some of the gang I was connected with, and who then resided at T on account of the great fair, to purloin his ring, snuff-box, purse, and watch, returning him the latter in a public place, telling him that I had detected the thief."

"This done, I left him suddenly, without giving him time to make farther inquiries, my sole view being to excite his curiosity, and to gain his confidence, in which I succeeded admirably well."

"The Livonian became very anxious to get acquainted with me, watched my return to the Inn several nights, and attempted to