Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience - Stricken or because they were afraid?

Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience - Stricken

1.	Did the boys return the horse because they were conscience - Stricken or because they were afraid?
Answer» Aram and Mourad were just dreamy and wanted to fulfil their wish to ride a horse. But, when they met a pure hearted soul, John Byro, their mindset changed. John Byro read the horse eagerly and told them that it could be his horse if he hadn\'t known their family. John Byro believed their honesty. This pricked their conscience. They were conscience-striken and decided to return the horse. And, at the same time, they must have thought that it would ruin their family\'s prestige.