[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.