The Runaway Cart

Lyrics

[The crowd parts to reveal that the cart has crashed, trapping MONSIEUR FAUCHELEVANT.] [VALJEAN] Is there anyone here who will rescue the man? [ONLOOKER 1] Don't go near him, Monsieur Mayor That load is heavy as hell [ONLOOKER 2] If you touch it the whole thing will fall down And kill you as well [VALJEAN attempts to lift the cart but fails. He tries again. They manage to pull FAUCHELEVANT clear.] [FAUCHELEVANT] Monsieur le Mayor You come from God You are a saint [JAVERT] Can this be true? I don't believe what I see A man your age To be as strong as you are A memory stirs... You make me think of a man From years ago A man who broke his parole He disappeared Forgive me, sir I would not dare... [VALJEAN] Say what you must Don't leave it there...