Fellows who associate with all kinds of villains, in order to betray them, when they have committed any of those crimes which entitle the persons taking them to a handsome reward, called blood money. It is the business of these thief takers to furnish subjects for a handsome execution, at the end of every sessions.
THIEF TAKERS
Meaning of THIEF TAKERS in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012