[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