Stealing is failing. The words rose unbidden in Will's mind, and he grimaced. He was being punished- "W-wait- Every person will be punished if they fail- I got it! Every person will be punished if they fail! That's it! You don't have to hurt him!" Will grabbed at the Sheriff's wrist to stop him in his desperation, and he rattled the words off quickly. "Every person is responsible for their own actions. Every person must work hard to contribute. Every person will be punished if they fail. Don't hurt him. Hurt me instead. Please. Please." He felt sick as he looked up at Nottingham in desperation, then dropped his eyes again, not knowing where to look.