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