Lieutenant, [Javert echoes thoughtfully in a dry murmur. The lines in his face deepen, his grimace not lessening an inch. He casts his lids to the floor in a long stretch of silence, as if he were seriously mulling over the prospect.]

...Very well. I will try you.

[He raises his intimidating, cold eyes to Noel once more.]

You wanted to join the police? Consider this your audition. Work. If you run into any trouble, tell them Inspector Javert sent you.