"Yes. Are you--?" No, Joly's as trapped by kittens as he is. And Joly is more soft-hearted. Lesgle takes it upon himself to shoo away his own little handful of fur and claws and get over to the desk.

Salut et Fraternité! Citizen Enjolras is invited to take his lunch, or whatever meal seems likely given the eccentric motions of the local clocks, at the home of Citizens Joly and Lègle (de Meaux).

What, he's not above teasing Enjolras. The note is soon sent off via rat.