( As he suspects, there's no recognition in Javert's expression either. He becomes a little more stern, though, a little more like the inspector that he used to be when the other man identifies himself as a detective. )

That explains it, then.

( He says in an undertone, mostly to himself. What is he talking about? He doesn't say, but he continues before he has the chance to be questioned about it. )

I'm afraid I've not heard of your city either, but that is of no surprise. What have you seen of this place? Do you truly believe it is a dream, as they say?