An interesting story came to light after reading The WILTSHIRE CORONERS’ BILLS 1752-1796
Apparently Ruth Pierce was struck down 'With a Lie In Her Mouth' in Devizes Market Square, and the money in her hand.
http://www.wshc.eu/blog/item/ruth-pierce-and-the-devizes-incident.htmlWhich only goes to show that the local preachers put the fear of God into almost everyone.