Claude-Michel Schonberg - Policeman - Valjean Arrested/Valjean Forgiven lyrics

[CONSTABLE ONE]

Tell his reverence your story

[CONSTABLE TWO]

Let us see if he's impressed

[CONSTABLE ONE]

You were lodging here last night

[CONSTABLE TWO]

You were the honest Bishop's guest.

[CONSTABLE ONE]

And then, out of Christian goodness

[CONSTABLE TWO]

When he learned about your plight

[CONSTABLE ONE]

You maintain he made a present of this silver.

[BISHOP]

That is right.

But my friend you left so early

Surely something slipped your mind

[The bishop gives Valjean two silver candlesticks]

You forgot I gave these also

Would you leave the best behind?

So, Messieurs, you may release him

For this man has spoken true

I commend you for your duty

And God's blessing go with you.