:25:01
This way.
:25:05
- Who owns the factory?
- The mayor.
:25:08
He was one of the workers.
:25:11
But when it went bankrupt five years
ago-- incredible to think of now--
:25:16
he bought the whole works
for less than 500 francs.
:25:19
I should report to the mayor
as soon as possible.
:25:23
- Let's do that first.
- Yes, sir.
:25:26
The mayor seems to be the force behind
everything. Must be a man of genius.
:25:30
He is extraordinary. But I should
warn you, he is also a little eccentric.
:25:36
- Eccentric? ln what way?
- Well, he's shy. Lives like a hermit.
:25:41
Didn't even want to be mayor.
:25:43
Tried to refuse the honor,
but the town fathers insisted.
:25:48
Not ambitious, yet he's this successful.
:25:50
He's a mystery. Some people think
he's crazy, but I like him.
:25:56
- I like him, and I feel sorry for him.
- You feel sorry for the mayor?
:26:01
Because he's lonely. Here we are.
:26:08
- He lives here?
- Strange, isn't it?
:26:11
Little better than a worker's house.
:26:18
Good afternoon, Monsieur le Maire.
The new inspector has arrived.
:26:22
- He wants to report.
- That's all right. He doesn't have to.
:26:27
But Monsieur le Maire, if you don't
permit the inspector to report...
:26:32
I think he will burst into tears.
:26:41
Monsieur le Maire, I'm lnspector Javert.
:26:45
I have the honor of reporting
to my post as your prefect of police.
:26:59
- I'm sorry. What's your name?
- Inspector Javert.