Javert:
Tell me quickly what just happened,
Who is dead, and who killed him?
Where I pass crime is extinguished
And Order is secured.
Let everyone beware,
For I always get my way,
I reward those who report to me,
For they do their civic duties.
Batambois:
Inspector, it is that girl,
Who hit me savagely
For only a few kind words,
For a simple compliment, faith!
Javert:
Take this ride out,
And cast her in prison at once,
Let her regain her righteousness
As well as her reason.
Fantine:
Inspector, please spare me,
I regret all that I did!
My child is close to dying,
Let me remain free...
All:
Take this ride out,
And cast her in prison,
Let her regain her righteousness
As well as her reason.
Fantine:
Inspector, I am ill,
I cough up blood sometimes.
Javert:
If you think I will believe,
These poor arguments,
When one wants to be honest,
There is always a way.
To work with his head,
Or with his hands,
It is less certain, but harder
To choose the right path.