He starts stammering that he can get some books, Faber is too cowardly even as he feebly tries to discourage Montag. Forget that there is a war going on; he gets caught up in the heat of the moment. Faber is doubtful and cautious, this man whose job once was to burn books finally speaks his thoughts: “Seeing firehouses burning all over the country, destroyed like hotbeds of betrayal. The salamander eats his tail! Oh, God!" this old professor who has been hiding for years, finally admits that he would like to see the firefighters at the destination of the fire for once (Bradbury