The Sergeant was quite right to doubt that. Bill was definitely not amused. His moustache twitched.

Did he want him back?

"No, ser. I'd say let him spend a night in t' cell for my part. 'T will serve 'im right. I assure ye, I don't condone what he's done, and I'm very sorry." But he was concerned for the greater consequences. "What will 'appen to 'im though. Will he 'ave to appear before t' Magistrates?"