Lyrics The Bargain

(Valjean and Young Cosette, hand-in-hand, approach the now empty inn, singing. They arrive at the inn)

[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 will not forsake my vow

[THENARDIER]
Take a glass

[MME. THENARDIER]
Take a chair

[VALJEAN]
Cosette shall have a father now!