Because he didn't have the thyme or the plaice.
A: He wanted to feed the mouse.
No problem , He sleeps at night.
Easy. Lock them both in a trunk and watch who will be happier to see you after you open it in 15 minutes.
Just one if its lochte'd
Well, this was a waste of Thyme."
He's a Thyme Lord
Your plaice or mine' !