Jacques didn't tend to begrudge petty criminals - he had his own proclivities that would warrant a bit of jail time. Used to be punishable by death though thankfully that had been abolished in 1861. Even so. He did not relish spending time in a jail cell despite his indifference to his 'good name'.

The man did seem genuinely confused as to why the shopkeeper was keen on him being a thief, however. "If you are not a thief then the shopworker must have some misunderstanding with you for they are aiming directly for you," Jacques said, indicating the ever approaching shopworker who was starting to look a little more red.