"Fae magic, I am sure of it, but it was not strong. He must have been sent by another. A strong fae. The minion of a lord or lady, maybe, out to bring me down to impress the king and queen. They know I am a threat. They have seen it. They are sizing me up, judging me."

The questions, it seems, are less important for now than Norrell's own theorising. After all, in truth what Reynard did was little -- but what it represents in Norrell's mind is proof of everything he fears. Reprisal for his actions.