[Yes, it's clear Javert is quite unwell and needs the time to recover, but he is a man who feels that 'time off' is the worst condemnation he could suffer. When he is forced to rest, he must contend with his torrid thoughts, and there is little he hates worse than being doomed to play out an internal rebellion of his conscience.
Sure, Juno means no punishment, but he cannot help his visceral response in his current state. He will recognize what Juno meant to do later.
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Sure, Juno means no punishment, but he cannot help his visceral response in his current state. He will recognize what Juno meant to do later.
Only his lips move when he speaks tonelessly.]
From my front stoop.