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

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.