"Mouse?" She began to laugh. "You are called Mouse? You Mama named you after a filthy creature? That is funny!"

Oh, he was a funny boy indeed, if he was worried about a bare footed kick from Eponine. There was little damage she could do. In between her hoarse cackles, she managed to pant out, "Oh, M'sieur, you will have more to fuss over than a kick or a punch from me whilst you're here. Believe me."