Some time after returned to the Foreſt again, and attempted to rob Captain Thompſon again, and his Lady in an open Chaiſe, but the Captain firing a Carbine at him, which mifs’d, Turpin fir'd a Piſtol after the Captain, which went through the Chaiſe between him and his Lady,without any further Damage, than tearing the left Sleeve of his Coat; the Captain driving hard; and Being juſt in Sight of a Town, Turpin thought it not proper to purſue him any farther.
Next he ſtop'd a Country Gentleman, who clapping Spurs to his Horſe, Turpin followed him, and firing a Piſtol after him, which lodg'd two Balls in his Horſe's Buttocks, the Gentleman was oblig'd to ſurrender: He robb'd him of Fifty Shillings; and asking him if that was all, and the Gentleman ſaying he had no more, Turpin ſtrip’d him, and found two Guineas more in his Pocket—Book, out of which he retrun'd him Five Shillings but at the ſame Time told the Gentleman, it was more than he deſerved, because of his intention to have cheated him.
After this he ſtop'd a Farmer in Epping-Foresſt, who had been to London to ſell Hay, and took from him fifty Shillings; and hearing of ſevera1 Coaches "coming" that Way, laid wait for them., but they being informed of thr frequent Robberies in theſe Parts; took another Road.
Another Time meeting a Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback in a Lane near the Foreſt, he ſtop'd them, and preſnted a Piſtol, at which the Lady fell into a Swoon; he took from the Gentleman ſeven Guineas and ſome Silver and
