In a later attempt to mug Valjean he is easily overpowered. After lecturing the thief, Valjean gives him a purse with a little over six napoléons inside, but Gavroche steals it to give to M. Mabeuf, an old horticulturist that was falling into debt. Montparnasse later seeks out Gavroche to help Thénardier escape from prison.
In a subsequent attempt to rob Valjean, he is quickly overpowered. Following a lecture to the thief, Valjean hands him a purse containing approximately six napoléons, but Gavroche steals it to give to M. Mabeuf, an elderly horticulturist who was facing financial difficulties. Montparnasse later seeks out Gavroche to assist Thénardier in escaping from prison.