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The Waltz Of Treachery Paroles

Les Miserables

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Paroles de The Waltz Of Treachery

ThenardierWhat 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 restHave we done for her child what is best?Shared our bread, shared each boneTreated her like she's one of our own!Like our own, Monsieur! ValjeanYour feelings do you credit, sirAnd I will ease the parting blow [He pays them.] Let us not talk of bargains or bones or greedNow, may I say, we are agreed? Mme. ThenardierThat would quite fit the billIf she hadn't so often been illLittle dear, cost us dearMedicines are expensive, M'sieurNot that we begrudged a souIt's no more than we Christians must do! M. and Mme. ThenardierOne thing more, one small doubtThere are treacherous people aboutNo offense, please reflectYour intentions may not be... correct? ValjeanNo more words, here's your price.Fifteen hundred for your sacrificeCome, Cosette, say goodbye,Let us seek out some friendlier sky.Thank you both for CosetteIt won't take you too long to forget. [Valjean and Cosette leave the inn.] Come, Cosette, come, my dearFrom now on I will always be hereWhere I go, you will be. CosetteWill there be childrenAnd castles to see? ValjeanYes, Cosette,Yes, it's trueThere's a castle just waiting for you...