[Borrowed or outright stolen. A situation that in his particular state of mind made holding back the blade hidden on his wrist far more difficult than it had ever been in the past. His hand nearly shook from the effort of it as he made to confront her on the bow.

Fortunately he had a spare hat and that had been the one 'borrowed' so his own condition might still be concealed and when he neared it was a harsh tone that made it's appearance and not any steel. ]

In general I find a bonnet is more suitable for a lady than a gentleman's hat two sizes too large for her...

When did you take to petty theft?