After taking the carriage toward the library, Francisco finally understood why Weber had said the situation was chaotic. Constant clashes erupted between the guards and the population. Sometimes, if the guards did not arrive in time, a shop would be set ablaze. Other times, the crowd merely shouted at the guards, acting aggressively—even though the guards were technically ignoring most of the protests. Still, when violence broke out, they had no choice but to intervene. If people began destroying the property of other citizens, no one would dare to live in Göttingen.
Weber glanced at Francisco and asked curiously, "What do you think of this situation?"
