[Javert and constables break up the fight. Valjean picks himself up and looks for Cosette, who is with Marius.] Javert Another brawl in the square Another
Enjolras Do you hear the people sing? Singing a song of angry men? It is the music of a people Who will not be slaves again! When the beating of your
[Eponine is alone in the square.] Eponine Cosette! Now I remember! Cosette! How can it be? We were children together Look what's become of me... [
COMBEFERRE At Notre Dame the sections are prepared! FEUILLY At rue de Bac they're straining at the leash! COURFEYRAC Students, workers, everyone There
Constables Tell his reverence your story Let us see if he's impressed You were lodging there last night You were the honest Bishop's guest. And then,
Valjean What have I done? Sweet Jesus, what have I done? Become a thief in the night Become a dog on the run And have I fallen so far And is the hour
1815, Toulon, France. The chain gang, overseen by brutal warders, works in the sun.] Prisoners Look down, look down Don't look 'em in the eye Look down
[Bamatabois is a well dressed gentleman.] Bamatabois Here's something new, I think I'll give it a try. Come closer you! I like to see what I buy The
[The crowd parts to reveal that the cart has crashed, trapping M. Fauchelevant.] Voices Look at that! Look at that! It's Monsieur Fauchelevant! Don'
[Fantine is lying in a hospital bed, deliriously dreaming of her daughter Cosette.] Fantine Cosette, it's turned so cold Cosette, it's past your bedtime
[Young Cosette is working as a drudge in the Thenardier's inn at Montfermeil.] Young Cosette There is a castle on a cloud, I like to go there in my
Drinkers Come on you old pest Fetch a bottle of your best What's the nectar of the day? [Thenardier enters with a flask of wine.] Thenardier Here,
[Valjean and Young Cosette arrive at the now empty inn, hand in hand.] Valjean I found her wandering in the wood This little child, I found her trembling
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
He thinks that man is me! He knew him at a glance! That stranger he has found This man could be my chance Why should I save his hide Why should I right
Javert Valjean, at last, We see each other plain `M'sieur le Mayor', You'll wear a different chain. Valjean Before you say another word, Javert Before
Hört ihr wie das Volk erklingt Von unserer Wut erzählt der Wind Das ist die Sinfonie von Menschen Die nicht länger Sklaven sind Jedes Herz
(Eponine is alone in the square) EPONINE Cosette! Now I remember! Cosette! How can it be? We were children together Look what's become of me... (Marius