I found her wandering in the wood
This little child I found her trembling in the shadows
And I am here to help Cosette and I will settle any debt you may think proper
I will pay what I must pay to take Cosette away
There is a duty I must heed
There is a promise I have made
For I was blind to one in need
I did not see what stood before me
Now her mother is with God
Fantine's suffering is over
And I speak her with her voice
And I stand here in her place
And from this day and evermore
Let me have your coat monsieur
Cosette shall live in my protection
You are very welcome here
I will not forsake my vow
Take a glass, take a chair
Cosette shall have a father now
What to do?
What to say?
Shall you carry our treasure away?
What a gem
What a pearl
Beyond rubies is our little girl
How can we speak of debt?
Let's not haggle for darling Cosette
Dear Fantine gone to rest
Have we done for your child what is best?
Shared our bread
Shared each bone
Treated her like she's one of our own
Like our own monsieur
Your feelings do you credit sir and I will ease the parting blow
Let us not talk of bargains or bones or greed
Now may I say we are agreed?
That would quite fit the bill
If she hadn't so often been ill
Little dear cost us dear
Medicines are expensive monsieur
Not that we begrudge a sou
It's no more than we Christians must do
One thing more
One small doubt
There are treachorous people about
No offence, please reflect
Your intentions may not be correct
No more words
Here's your price
1500 for your sacrifice
Come Cosette, say good bye
Let us seek out a friendlier sky
Thank you both for Cosette
It won't take you too long to forget
Come Cosette, come my dear
From now on I will always be here
Where I go you will be
Will there be castles and children to see
Yes Cosette, yes it's true
There's a castle just waiting for you