"Of that, I certainly have no doubts." Ordinarily at least. Under these circumstances, well, there is the possibility of infection getting worse, going to the brain, perhaps...it is simply better to be safe than sorry later. Even if they will, according to what Joly has been told, be here until all but one has died.

Joly finds himself nodding as she speaks He does not know much OF America beyond what he knew of their revolution, really, so he is not quite certain what to ask. Something else she mentioned sticks out a bit more, though.

"That is something many women are denied still, at home. And it is something that should not be. I do not dare presume to speak for members of your sex, but I will say that my...that I know women at home." He corrects himself, lest he mention Musichetta by name, "Who have done more with what limited education they have been allotted than certain other friends at the law school. And Enjolras is a good teacher, certainly."