Les Miserables Page #4

Let old L'Estrange do it again.

Yes! Of course,

I- I could serve another year.

No! We want Monsieur Madeleine.

I know nothing about politics.

I've only been a little over five years

in your town.

I'm a plain man and not much of

a speech maker, but I beg you to accept.

It was you who built this obsolete factory

into a thriving industry.

Nobody pays better wages

or looks after his workpeople like you do.

And what's more, you've built yourself

into the hearts of the people as well.

How do you know

the people really want me?

I'll show you.

- [ Chattering ]

- My friends!

We have invited Monsieur Madeleine to

become mayor and magistrate of our city.

[ Cheering ]

[ Applauding, Cheering Continues ]

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Here's your money.

Sign here.

[ Cheering ]

[ Cheering Continues ]

We've come a long way together,

haven't we?

[ Door Bells Jingling ]

[ Footsteps Approaching ]

Monsieur Madeleine?

You are Monsieur Madeleine?

My name is Javert.

I am the new inspector police

assigned to this district.

I arrived tonight, but, uh,

would not intrude upon the festivities.

At the same time, I thought it my duty

to introduce myself at the first opportunity.

You wished to see me?

Only to, uh, report for duty

to the new mayor...

and pay my respects.

- Fine pieces of work.

- Uh- Oh, not in my line.

No, I expect not.

I've, uh, only one line.

- The law, eh?

- The law.

I hope to take all that side off your shoulders,

Monsieur Madeleine.

Give me a free hand, I promise you there'll soon

be very few criminals in this community.

- You think so?

- I'm certain.

Once I start work on a case, I never cease

until the culprits are under lock and key.

You never temper justice with mercy?

No. We might as well understand

each other, Monsieur Madeleine.

I administer the law. Good, bad

or indifferent, it's no business of mine.

But the law to the letter.

Well, I'm sure we shall all feel safe and secure

while you are about.

Thank you.

- Good night, Monsieur Madeleine.

- Good night, Inspector.

[ Bell Tolling ]

My good woman,

all this is beyond my jurisdiction.

- But, MonsieurJavert-

- You boarded your child out at an inn.

You agreed to pay them a fixed price.

You lost your job at the factory.

You can't pay the people.

They won't give up the child.

I don't know as I blame them.

However, it's no good coming here

with your troubles.

You can raise the question in court in the

proper forum, get your child back that way.

How can I? I have no money. Will- Will you

take me to see Monsieur Madeleine, please?

It's no use intruding

on Monsieur Madeleine.

He'll only reaffirm my decision.

But why did he dismiss me?

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