[Valjean shrugs lightly. He understands, but the pure principle of the thing would probably also stipulate that the ladies be protected from convicts, so.]

We will have to look out for them, then. But for now, at least, we all seem to be equal victims of...this. [Gestures at the rules, because what do you even call this] It is a pleasure to meet another Frenchman, if you can say that here.

[like he's not glad anyone is here ever, but yo dude france]