Does the punishment fit the crime?

Thomas and William two young lads who were working at the Country Club as pool boys for the summer were regretting there actions now as they lay in the sun waiting for the horror to start all over again.

How were they supposed to know magic and witchcraft was real.

How were they supposed to know when they were caught red handed stealing from guests the hotel management would not call the police but deal with them in there own special unique way.

Which would guarantee they would never break the law again.