[Valjean arrives, dressed as a soldier.]

Joly

Here comes a man in uniform

What brings you to this place?

Valjean

I come here as a volunteer

Joly

Approach and show your face.

Sentry

You wear an army uniform.

Valjean

That's why they let me through.

Joly

You've got some years behind you sir.

Valjean

There's much that I can do.

Joly

You see that prisoner over there?

Grantaire

A volunteer like you!

Combeferre

A spy who calls himself Javert!

Grantaire

He's going to get it too...

Sentry

They're getting ready to attack!