Lyrics Les Miserables Cast – The Bargain – The Waltz Of Treachery

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

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

Valjean:
And from this day and evermore

Madame 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

Madame Thenardier:
Take a chair

Valjean:

Thenardier:
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 her child what is best
Shared our bread, shared each bone
Treated her like she’s one of our own
Like our own, monsieur

Valjean:
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?

Madame Thenardier:
That would quite fit the bill
If she hadn’t so often been ill
Little dear, cost us dear
Medicines are expensive, M’sieur
Not that we begrudged a sou
It’s no more than we Christians must do

Both Thenardiers:
One thing more, one small doubt
There are treacherous people about
No offense, please reflect
Your intentions may not be correct

Valjean:
No more words, here’s your price
Fifteen hundred for your sacrifice
Come, Cosette, 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

Young Cosette:
Will there be children and castles to see?

Valjean:
Yes, Cosette, yes, it’s true
There’s a castle just waiting for you