The Bargain Lyrics

     [Valjean and Young Cosette arrive at the now empty inn,
     hand in hand.]

Valjean
     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 here with her voice
     And I stand here in her place
     And from this day and evermore

Mme. Thenardier
     Let me have your coat, M'sieur

Valjean
     Cosette shall live in my protection

Thenardier
     You are very welcome here

Valjean
     I shall not forsake my vow

Thenardier
     Take a glass

Mme. Thenardier
     Take a chair

Valjean
     Cosette shall have a father now!