VOICES
Look at that, look at that, it's Monsieur Fauchelevent
Don't approach, don't go near at the risk of your life
He is caught by the wheel, oh the pitiful man
Stay away, turn away, there is nothing to do, there is nothing to do

VALJEAN
Is there anyone here who will rescue the man?
Who will help me to shoulder the weight of the cart?

VOICES
Don't go near him, Mr. Mayor, the load is as heavy as hell
The old man's a goner for sure, it'll kill you as well

FAUCHELEVENT
Monsieur le Mayor, I have no words
You come from God, you are a saint

JAVERT
Can this be true? I don't believe what I see
A man your age to be as strong as you are
A memory stirs, you make me think of a man
From years ago, a man who broke his parole
He disappeared, forgive me, Sir, I would not dare

VALJEAN
Say what you must, don't leave it there

JAVERT
I have only known one other
Who can do what you have done
He's a convict from the chain gang
He's been ten years on the run

But he couldn't run forever
We have found his hideaway
And he's just been re-arrested
And he comes to court today

Well, of course he now denies it
You'd expect that of a con'
But he couldn't run forever
No, not even Jean Valjean

VALJEAN
You say this man denies it all
And gives no sign of understanding
Or repentance?

You say this man is going to trial
And then he's sure to be returned
To serve his sentence?

Come to that, can you be sure
That I am not your man?

JAVERT
I have known the thief for ages
Tracked him down through thick and thin
And to make the matter certain
There's the brand upon his skin
He will bend, he will break
This time there is no mistake

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