Question

A face in the dark

Answer 1

The boy was called miscreant coz oliver thought that the boy is one the mischievous one of the school who sneaked out of the hostel at night .

Oliver found him with his hands covering whole of his face , he seemed to be crying ,it was a strange soundless weeping .

Answer 2

As Boys Were Not Supposed To be Out After Dark.  Especially At that Time