"Because firstly, I felt like it." James retorted with a scowl.
"Secondly, the manner in which he was killed will serve as an excellent warning to others of his kind. Criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot; they'll give their actions a second thought if they fear dying like stuck pigs in an alley. If he was part of a gang, his death will also spur violence towards rivals. Thinning each others' numbers will weaken them, making the guards' work easier." the knight explained.