Valjean's Confession

VALJEAN Not another word my son There's something now that must be done You've spoken from the heart and I must do the same There is a story sir of slavary and shame That you alone must know I never told Cosette she'd had enough of tears SAhe's never known the truth The story you must hear of years ago There lived a man whos name was Jean Valjean He stole some bread to save his sisters son For 19 winters served hids time In sweat he washed away his crime! Years ago He broke parole and lived a life apart How could he tell Cosette and break her heart? It's for Cosette this must be faced if he is caught she is disgraced The time has come to journey on and from this day Ihe must be gone! Who am I? Who am I? MARIUS You're Jean Valjean! What can I do that will turn you from this? Monsieur you cannot leave Whatever I tell my beloved Cosette she willnever believe! VALJEAN Make her beleive I have gone on a journey A long way away Tell her my heart was to full for farewells-it is better this way Promise me Monsieur, Cosette will never know... MARIUS You have my word VALJEAN ...what I have spoken why I must go MARIUS For the sake of Cosette it must be so!