Arms were taken up in defense only. I played no part in the revolution itself, mademoiselle. I saw witnessed its beginning and its end.

[ He said the words and played the role of the revolutionary in the end, but it was never the truth. He didn’t die for the cause. ]

Your questions would be better suited for Enjolras. He was the leader. He saw it all. If there was another way, perhaps he knew it.

[ But Grantaire cannot recall him speaking of it. ]