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.
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 Colette!
-Cosette -Cosette!
Dear Fantine, gone to rest
Have we done for your child what is best?
Shared our bread, shared each bone
We treated her like she’s one of our own!
Like our own, monsieur!
Your feelings do you credit, sir. 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’d begrudge a sou
It’s no more than we Christians must do
One thing more, one small doubt!
There are treacherous people about!
No offence! Please reflect
Your intentions may not be correct
No more words! Here’s your price
1,500 for your sacrifice
Come, Cosettte, say goodbye!
Let us seek out some 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 children in castles to see?
Yes Cosette, yes it’s true
There’s a castle just waiting for you