It's more careful gentleness than Enjolras had quite expected. Yes, it's a distressing subject; still, he's not certain why Combeferre is quite as distressed as he seems to be. Something in this book of Hugo's, or another matter?

"I did."

He breathes out.

"I asked him to keep silent about the book and its contents, or at the least to say nothing that might possibly induce him to read it. He feels it's unjust to keep such a secret from a man featured in the book -- well, it is, of course -- but he also sees the justice of our position. He asked for time to think about it."