Fantine, in desperate need of money to pay the extortionate demands of Mr. However, Valjean is preoccupied with the arrival of Inspector Javert, who previously served as a guard at the prison in which Valjean was held. Fantine, a single mother working at one of Valjean's factories, is fired when her manager learns she has had a daughter out of wedlock. Nine years later, Valjean is now a wealthy industrialist and a mayor. Myriel then reminds Valjean that he is to become a new man. When the police arrest Valjean for stealing and drag him back to Myriel, Myriel tells them that the silverware was a gift and scolds Valjean for forgetting to take his candlesticks as well. In the night, Valjean, interrupted by Myriel while stealing his silverware, strikes him and flees.

Valjean explains to Myriel that sleeping in a real bed will make him a new man.

When no one is willing to allow a convict to stay the night, Bishop Myriel kindly welcomes him into his home.

Jean Valjean, a man arrested for stealing bread nineteen years earlier, is released on account of Mrs.

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