The Confrontation
JAVERT:Valjean, at last,We see each other plain"M'sieur le maire",You'll wear a different chain.
VALJEAN:Before you say another word, JavertBefore you chain me up like a slave againListen to me! There is something I must do.This woman leaves behind a suffering child.There is none but me who can intercede,In Mercy's name, three days are all I need.Then I'll return, I pledge my word.Then I'll return...
JAVERT:You must think me mad!I've hunted you across the yearsA man like you can never changeA man... such as you...
JAVERT:Men like me can never changeMen like you can never changeNo, 24601,My duty's to the lawYou have no rightsCome with me, 24601Now the wheel has turned aroundJean Valjean is nothing nowDare you talk to me of crimeAnd the price you had to payEvery man is born in sinEvery man must choose his wayYou know nothing of JavertI was born inside a jailI was born with scum like youI am from the gutter too!
VALJEAN:Believe of me what you willThere is a duty that I'm sworn to doYou know nothing of my lifeAll I did was steal some breadYou know nothing of the worldYou would rather see me deadBut not before I see this justice doneI am warning you JavertI'm a stronger man by farThere is power in me yetMy race is not yet runI am warning you JavertThere is nothing I won't dareIf I have to kill you hereI'll do what must be done!
VALJEAN:And this I swear to you tonight
JAVERT:There is no place for you to hide
VALJEAN:Your child will live within my care
JAVERT:Wherever you may hide away
VALJEAN:And I will raise her to the light.
JAVERT & VALJEAN:I swear to you, I will be there!