“All right then,” he said. But I was far from finished with him yet. “I will also inform Sir Richard of what you did today, and he will be sure to secure the services of another baker and bread boy.” His expression was of surprise and confusion. “But I didn’t do nothing.” “You mean, ‘I didn’t do anything.’ And actually you did, by doing nothing.” “Yeah, but it was me that stopped them—” I slammed the door and blocked out his voice.
This is where Celestine begins to separate himself from the others. He was always aware he was different but was now acting on it - using this chance to defend himself & the opportunity he was given.