After experiencing just a few hours living as Tom, Edward is easily convinced that Tom has somehow forced this switch to happen so that Tom can enjoy palace life while Edward is forced to degrade himself in the slums. Despite Edward’s kindness throughout the story thus far, this desire for vengeance suggests that he does have at least a bit of his father’s vindictive nature in him. The riotous revelry in the streets also tells Edward that, as yet, he is not missed—if the people are celebrating and toasting the prince, it’s because nobody realizes that the rightful prince (Edward) is missing.