Note 61 — BOOK I. AUTOBIOGRAPHY, WITH APPENDIX. (continued 4)
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The offence of Horse-stealing seems properly distinguishable from other larcenies, here, where these animals generally run at large, the temptation being so great and frequent, and the facility of commission so remarkable. See 1 E. 6. c. 12. 23 E. 6. c. 33. 31 El. c. 12.