It is. ( He agrees, his voice even, but becoming a little more stern as he goes on. )

And that is why I need you here, so that you can make up for what you've done. You will help the people of Beacon, however you can, wherever work is needed. You understand?

( That's to be his punishment. Javert sees little point in doing anything else, in locking him up or forcing pain on him. What good will that do? Nothing. It is better that he make up for what he's done, and repent for it. )