Les Misérables

Madam Thénardier: I used to dream that I would meet a prince. But God Almighty...have you seen what's happened since? Gavroche: Good evening, dear inspector. Lovely evening, my dear. I know this man, my friends, his name is Inspector Javert. So don't believe a word he says 'cause none of it's true. This only goes to show what little people can do!

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Javert: Now, Prisoner 24601, your time is up and your parole's begun. You know what that means? Jean Valjean: Yes, it means I'm free. Javert: No. [hands him a yellow paper] Follow to the letter your itinerary, this badge of shame you'll show until you die. It warns you're a dangerous man. Jean Valjean: I stole a loaf of bread. My sister's child was close to death, and we were starving... Javert: You will starve again unless you learn the meaning of the law! Jean Valjean: I know the meaning of those nineteen years; a slave of the law. Javert: Five years for what you did. The rest because you tried to run. Yes, 24601... Jean Valjean: My name is Jean Valjean! Javert: And I'm Javert! Do not forget my name. Do not forget me, 24601.

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Police Officer: Sir, we have your silver. Caught him red-handed. Scum had the nerve to say you gave it to 'im. Bishop: Monsieur, release him. This man has spoken true. I commend you for your duty, now God's blessing go with you. [visibly confused, the police depart; the Bishop turns to Valjean] But remember this, my brother. See in this some higher plan. You must use this precious silver to become an honest man. By the witness of the martyrs, by the passion and the blood, God has brought you out of darkness. I have saved your soul for God.

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Jean Valjean: How have you come to grief in a place such as this? Fantine: M'sieur, don't mock me now, I pray. It's hard enough I've lost my pride. You let your foreman send me away - yes, you were there, and turned aside. I never did no wrong. Jean Valjean: Is it true, what I have done? To an innocent soul? Had I only known then... Fantine: My daughter's close to dying. If there's a God above... He'd let me die instead... Jean Valjean: In His name my task has just begun, I will see it done!

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Javert: Monsieur le Mayor, I have a crime to declare. I have disgraced the uniform that I wear. I've done you wrong- let no forgiveness be shown. I've been as hard on every rogue I have known. I mistook you for a convict; I have made a false report. Now I learned they caught the culprit, he's about to face the court. Of course, he now denies it; you'd expect that of a con. But he could not run forever- no, not even Jean Valjean. Jean Valjean: You say he denies it all and gives no understanding or repentance? You say this man is going to trial and he's sure to be returned to serve his sentence? Javert: [offering his sword] He will pay, and so must I. Press charges against me, sir. Jean Valjean: You have only done your duty; it's a minor sin at most. All of us have made misjudgements- you'll return, sir, to your post.

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Javert: Valjean, at last. We see each other plain. "Monsieur le Mayor". You'll wear a different chain. Jean Valjean: Before you say another word, Javert, before you chain me up like a slave again, listen to me! There is something I must do. This woman leaves behind a suffering child. There is none but me who can intercede. In mercy's name, three days are all I need. Then I'll return, I pledge my word. Then I'll return. Javert: You must think me mad! I've hunted you across the years. Men like you can never change. A man such as you!

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