Bahorel nods-- yes, Milliways is safe enough. But.. "Paris was safe enough for him, too. Or as safe as it is for any man." That hadn't been the problem. And maybe the real problem is past, but nothing about his recent conversation with Valjean which is still going on lalala millitime is really encouraging on that point.

Some people might say it's none of Bahorel's business either way. But if he'd believe the welfare of others to be none of his concern, he'd be a lawyer in France right now.

So he says "Have you spoken with Cosette's father --is he still Madeleine with you?-- before all of this?"