He grits his teeth as Enjolras tugs, and bites back the remark that his arm is attached, thank you very much.

He does not bother trying to slide his hand out of the manacle. For one thing, he has very large hands. For another, he knows how handcuffs work.

'Ask politely,' he says, his face mutinous.

'She will not give it up otherwise.'

In this case, he is fully prepared to let Enjolras do the talking.