Javert Tell me quickly what's the story Who saw what and why and where Let him give a full description Let him answer to Javert!
Bamatabois Javert, would you belive it I was losted in the dark When this prostitute attacked me You can see she left her mark
Javert She will answer for her actions When you make a full report You may rest assured, M'sieur, That she will answer to the court.
Fantine There's a child who sorely needs me Please M'sieur, she's but that high Holy God, is there no mercy? If I go to jail she'll die!
Javert I have heard such protestations Every day for twenty years Let's have no more explanations Save your breath and save your tears Honest work, just reward, That's the way to please the Lord.