( The significance of it is not lost on Javert. It's not often that Matt asks anything of him, and perhaps that is because he's too proud or too eager to do things on his own. Javert is much the same way, but even he knows when he needs to be cautious. It would be a risk to bring Matt along, but there are not so many dangers on the main paths, and it isn't too much of an unreasonable request. )

If you insist.

( Being wanted by someone is a strange feeling. Javert doesn't know if he will ever grow used to it, but he is grateful. He falls silent for a several moments, then says, )

We best not go near the parade, then. I believe we have stalked them enough to know where they will be.