Had to share this, just for a chuckle LEEDS TIMES SATURDAY  13   DECEMBER 1845 BURGLARY AT CASTLEFORD Richard Brewell (17)   was indicted for having, on the 10th of Oct last at Castleford, burglariously entered the dwelling house of George Wade, with intent to stel there from Mr Overood conducted the prosecution , the prisoner was not defended On the night of the 10th October, the prosecutor and his wife retired to rest at an early hour, and about one 0'clock they were  awoke by a curious noise in the chimney. The prosecutor got out of bed,and having procured  a light, went downstairs to ascertain the cause. On looking into the kitchen, the prosecutor was surprised to see two black legs projecting from the fireplace. He called to the intruder upon  which the latter attempted to retrace his steps, but was prevented  by the prosecutor who took hold of his  legs and  dragged him to the  middle of the house floor. The prisoner then said he had  made a 'grand' mistake, he having been engaged  to sweep the chimney of the adjoining house, and had got  down the wrong flue. The prosecutor, however, detained the prisoner, and obtained the assistance of the constable, by whom he was secured.   On searching him, a number of lucifer  matches were found on him, and it was also discovered that he was  without waistcoat or shoes. The story of the prisoner as to having been engaged by the prosecutors neighbour, was a perfect fabrication, and after having been placed under restraint, he changed his account of the transaction, and alleged that he had been engaged by four men to descend the chimney and open the house door, in order to admit them to the premises -  The jury found the prisoner Guilty and he was sentenced  to twelve months imprisonment to hard labour aileen