The Bargin

VALJEAN I found her wondering in the woods this little child I found her trembling in the shadows and I am here to take Cosette and I will settle any debt that you 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 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 take your coat M'sieur VALJEAN Cosette shall live in my protection THENARDIER You are very welcome here VALJEAN I shall not forget my vow! THENARDIER Take a glass MME. THENARDIER Take a chair VALJEAN Cosette will have a father now