Chisser (D) entered the shop of Anne Charteris and asked to see two cravats. Charteris placed both into D’s hands. D asked the price and was told they cost 7s. D offered 3s and immediately ran out of the shop with the cravats and said he would only pay that price. D was caught and tried. The jury found the facts to be true and the court was to decide if the conduct of D was larceny.

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