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An impudent Strumpet seeing a poor Coun∣treyman recieve ten pounds, seised on him, and brought him before the Judge, swearing he would have ravished her, nay that he did; insomuch that the poor man, who never had to do with her, not∣withstanding all his innocence, could not clear himself of the accusation; and still she urged that he ought to marry her: so the business was put to a publick Trial, where at last, I know not by what means, it was concluded that the man should give her ten pounds to clear the business. The poor man, after he had delivered her the money, made such unfeigned protestations of his innocence, that moved the Judge to pitty, and to believe that he was indeed wronged; wherefore he said to the poor man, Go run after her quickly, and if thou canst get thy money from her, thou shalt have it; thus over∣takeing her, he sets upon her, but proves so weak in the matter, that she beat him heavily within sight of all the people. Then the Judg commanded her to be brought back, and said, Could this man ravish thee, and thou art so able to resist him? Give him his money, and pay him all his charges; and for your wicked∣ness I shall command that you be well whipped.