London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 4
xiv. Mudlarks, or those who steal pieces of rope and lumps of coal
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.