[At that, there's some strange unreadable spark in Javert's eye. Prisoners aren't flogged? That's... huge, for Javert. He whose entire final letter for suggested reforms heavily hammered on about improving treatment of prisoners. He picks up the menu to give it a quick glance, only his eyes moving to skim the words.]

You are not punished with the lash in your prisons. That is well. [The corner of his thin mouth twitches.] --Not for your position, evidently, getting mixed up with a violent lot. [He sets the menu aside, again fixing to watch Majima. He is careful with what he says, intending to make few assumptions and listen well.]

Go on about your illicit flogging, and don't get excessive. I only ask for the short of it.