First Attack

Lyrics

[VALJEAN, dressed as a soldier, climbs over the barricade.] [JOLY] Here comes a man in uniform What brings you to this place? [VALJEAN] I come here as a volunteer [JOLY] That look upon your face [PROUVAIRE] You wear an army uniform [VALJEAN] That's why they let me through [JOLY] You've got some years behind you, sir [VALJEAN] There's much that I can do [JOLY] You see that prisoner over there? [GRANTAIRE] A volunteer like you! [COMBEFERRE] A spy who calls himself Javert [GRANTAIRE] He's gonna get it, too [SENTRY #1] They're getting ready to attack! [ENJOLRAS gives the unarmed VALJEAN a gun.] [ENJOLRAS] Take this and use it well But if you shoot us in the back You'll never live to tell [SENTRY #2, spoken] Platoon of sappers advancing toward the barricade! [SENTRY #1, spoken] Troops behind them, fifty men or more! [ENJOLRAS, spoken] Fire! [VALJEAN shoots a sniper that is aiming for ENJOLRAS.] [LESGLES] See how they run away! [GRANTAIRE] By God, we've won the day! [ENJOLRAS] They will be back again Make an attack again [To VALJEAN.] For your presence of mind For the deed you have done I will thank you, Monsieur When our battle is won [VALJEAN] Give me no thanks, Monsieur There's something you can do [ENJOLRAS, spoken] If it is in my power [VALJEAN] Give me the spy Javert Let me take care of him! [JAVERT] The law is inside out The world is upside down [ENJOLRAS] Do what you have to do This man belongs to you [To the others.] [ENJOLRAS, spoken] The enemy may be regrouping Hold yourselves in readiness Come on, my friends, back to your positions [ENJOLRAS] The night is falling fast