One evening in the beginning of October, 1815, the Bishop of D--- had remained in his bedroom until a late hour. At eight o’clock, he walked into the dining-room.
There was a loud rap at the door. “Come in. A man entered, the firelight fell on him; a sinister apparition. “My name is Jean Valjean. I am a galley-slave. No one will take me in, The man is very dangerous. Will you let me stay?
Hugo. 11 min. From 'Les Miserables.' ISBN 1-60045-241-8