But it is quite clear that the words in St. Matthew do intentionally point the reader back to this narrative.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Of course it might have been begun in anger, in a moment of misunderstanding, but the nature of the boys would go to show that it never could have been done intentionally.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
In reality, however, Van Ariens had not been intentionally wounded by Hyde.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr