Les Misérables Volume I Book 1 Chapter 10 - The Bishop in the Presence of an Unknown Light

In which a solitary elder, once a fierce revolutionary, lies near death in a secluded valley, prompting the compassionate bishop to seek him out despite the town’s fearful gossip and their starkly contrasting worldviews. Their grave and poignant exchange explores the tumult of progress, faith, and forgiveness, leaving the bishop profoundly moved and more tender towards the suffering souls around him.