"He dared to come up behind my back before school began, and knock me down.

Then he put his knee on my chest, and wouldn't let me up." "What made him do it ?" "He knows I don't like him, and am not willing to associate with him." "Was that all the reason ?" asked the teacher, keenly.
"I suppose so," said Godfrey.
"I was not aware that Andy Burke was quarrelsome," said the teacher.
"He behaves well in school." "Because he knows he must." "Very well; I will inquire into the matter after recess." Godfrey went back to his seat, triumphant.

He didn't doubt that his enemy would be severely punished..