That was, in and of itself embarrassing, but there was little more to do at the state that he was in, was there not? Still, Javert felt himself becoming a bit ashamed at the need for the circumstance at all, and for his weakness. Oh, he knew part of it was this cursed place, wherever it was, but even so. Even so, he could not help but wish to disappear a little. But he would be polite for the sake of the man who was helping him now.

"Ah...yes." he managed. "I did not heed the proper warnings. My apologies, sir."