Ben was at the market with Will to deliver their catch of fish. The moment he caught sight of Ed, he was on his guard. He knew that the boy was full of mischief, and he had of course heard from Elijah how the boy gave him a hard time. And indeed, he witnessed the crime. He ordered William to stay were he was. Then he followed the boy to the alley and stood at the entrance, arms folded. "Here we are. One day yer gonna land yerself in real trouble, if ye keep goin' like this, lad."