London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 4

xiv. Mudlarks, or those who steal pieces of rope and lumps of coal

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from among the vessels at the river-side.

_b._ Those who steal animals.

i. Horse Stealers.

ii. Sheep, or “Woolly-bird,” Stealers.

iii. Deer Stealers.

iv. Dog Stealers.

v. Poachers, or Game Stealers.

vi. “Lady and Gentlemen Racket Men,” or those who steal cocks and hens.