I have money I can pay! Please, I am hungry.

I already told you, this is not a place for you, go away!

[Jean Valjean]- Calm down, I am also a baker, I can help in the kitchen!
Voice in the background 1 - Now you are also a baker? Spare me.

(Sound of door opening)

Jean Valjean, looking tired and miserable, enters the scene, falling and knocking over his
staff and travel bag

And don't come back!

(Sound of door slamming forcefully)
(The man gathers his belongings, stands up, and continues walking, until he is in the middle of the stage.
approaches a corner and pretends to knock on a door
Voice in the background 2]- Who is it?!

Ah! Yes, this is also an inn, isn't it? I need a place to spend the night.
Night and that other place was a dump, I have money, I can pay.

(Sound of door opening)

Ah, you! Get out of here, miserable little thief!

[Jean Valjean]- Calm down, sir, I think you must have gotten confused, I am a hero of the
army!
[Voice in the background 2] - Army hero, right?

[Jean Valjean]- Yes, Hero of...

-You shameless rascal, I know very well who you are, Jean Valjean, right? If you want a place
To spend the night, go back to prison!

Door closed with force

(Jean Valjean lay down on a bench, sad and tired, and covered his face trying to sleep, until
the sounds of footsteps can be heard

Good evening, sir, what are you doing lying there?

[Jean Valjean] Trying to sleep! Can't you see?

Calm down! I just wanted to help! Anyway, why don't you go to an inn?

They didn't accept me, now leave me alone, I need to sleep!

I see... Have you tried going to the bishop's house in the city? It's right there, maybe he can help you.
help, but since I'm bothering, I'll be leaving. (Sound of footsteps)

(Jean Valjean looks in one direction of the stage, thinks for a while, gets up and walks in
direction of where [someone] looked
SCENE 2

(Monsignor Benvindo enters the scene, sitting at his desk, until a sound begins to
he bangs on a door and gets up, walks towards the sound, and the sound of a door opening,
then Jean Valjean also enters the scene

Uh... Good evening sir, my name is Jean Valjean, you must have heard of me,
I am the ex-convict that everyone talks about in this city, I spent 19 years in prison for stealing bread.
for my family, and due to various attempts to escape, I was recently freed, and since
So I couldn't settle anywhere, I feel hunger, a lot of hunger, and cold, and I'm
tired... They told me that you could help me, I have money, it is not much, but it should be enough.
to be enough for a meal and a night's sleep.
(The bishop responds with a genial smile)

Monsignor Benvindo, you can come in, sir, you didn't need to introduce yourself or explain.
You should not worry about this while you are here, my name is Charles Benvindo, and as
You probably know, I am a bishop, this house is not only mine or my family's, it is also his (points)
up), and here we welcome anyone who needs help, and I see that you need
Help is not sir?

Sir... Even after knowing where I come from and what I am, you still call me
Oh sir, you don't know how happy that makes me! Thank you so much, it's been years since...
I feel treated like a human indeed.
Monsignor Benvindo: Come on, you must be starving, go ahead and sit at the table, I will...
look for my silver cufflinks, after all, it's a special occasion! (laughing generally)

(Jean Valjean admires and closely examines the silverware and the candlesticks brought in and sketches
a smile)

(Lights go out, the characters leave the table, the bishop grabs a blanket and a pillow,
as the lights go up, the bishop hands over the blanket and the pillow to Jean Valjean

Monsignor Benvindo Here it is! As you may have noticed, the house is not very large, and the
The only fireplace is here in this room, since you must be cold, I figured you would prefer to sleep.
here, right?

[Jean Valjean] Yes, sir! Thank you very much, have a good night!

(Bishop leaves, Jean Valjean places the cover and pillow on the ground and lies down, lights dim,
Jean Valjean gets up stealthily, looking around, approaches the table and steals.
two silver cutlery, looks back and leaves the house

(A few seconds pass until the bishop arrives again)

Ah! I forgot to mention that...(confused, analyzes the place and realizes that the
cutlery disappeared) my silverware...

Seconds pass until a voice is heard in the background, drawing the bishop's attention.
Once a thief! Always a thief, isn't it? I knew it was only a matter of time until you
go to jail again!
(The bishop enters the scene, and on the other side, Javert arrives pushing Jean Valjean)

Here, bishop! I was patrolling the street when I ended up finding this.
A delinquent leaving their house with this silverware must already know that they are a criminal
without scruples, but don't worry, the situation is already back under control, he will
go back to prison.

Monsignor Benvindo: There is nothing wrong happening Inspector Javert, I know that the situation
It's unusual, but this young man is a friend of mine, and the silverware is actually a gift I gave.
to him!

(Jean Valjean and Javert look surprised)

What?
Javert: What do you mean? But it's obvious that he was stealing.

He is right, bishop, I am a lost cause, I have no scruples, really

After you helped me, I deceived you and disappointed you, I shouldn't be defending myself!

Monsignor Benvindo, what are you talking about? Don't you remember when I gave you the...
personal silverware? You must be sleepy! Oh, besides that, I ended up forgetting to tell you
deliver the documents! Here they are, forgive my memory, age must be catching up with me
affecting (laughs and hands over the slippers)

(Javert looks indignantly, while Jean Valjean is paralyzed and surprised by the action
benevolent of the bishop, overflowing with remorse, Javert looks at Jean Valjean

You may have escaped by the generosity of the bishop, but don't worry,
it won't be long until everything goes wrong again and I end up back in prison, see you soon! (Get out of
dinner)
Monsignor Benvindo: Ready, it's resolved, sell these parts and you will manage to get a good amount.
money, you can go now and take care of yourself, boy.

I don’t understand, after everything I did, after what I did to you... I don’t
I deserve your generosity... Here, I can't accept that.
(The bishop responds with a kind smile and exits the scene without saying anything)

I have done so many bad things... So many things, and I have never felt this, this feeling,
suddenly this doesn't seem right anymore, I can't keep disappointing everyone who
I know...
(Exit the scene)

PRICE 3
(Cosette enters, scrubbing the floor, and Mrs. Thenardier soon after drinking a
glass of water, until at a certain moment she deliberately spills the rest of it
remaining water on the ground

Ms. Thernadier Clean... And quickly!

But... It was you who threw the water...

Ms. Thernadier: Don't be ungrateful girl! Your mother needed a way to get rid of you, and
we welcome you, you owe it to us!

(Mrs. Thernadier starts to exit the scene until Cosette interrupts her)

I am hungry.

Mrs. Thernadier, the cat is almost done, when it finishes eating, you can take the bowl.
Come on, there must be some moldy piece of bread in the sink... Oh, and don't dirty the floor!

(Mrs. Thernadier exits the stage, Cosette begins to scrub the floor, Éponine enters the scene)

Can I help?

Can (with a curious expression).

(The two of them scrub the floor together for a few seconds)

It's been a while since you've been here and we've hardly spoken, you must already know,
My name is Eponine, you are Cosette, aren't you?

(Cossete responds by shaking her head)

I'm sorry that your mother left you here, I know that my family is not the best of all.
easy to get along with.

She hasn't left me, it's been a while but I still remember, she left me to get a
job, and said that she would return when there was money to take care of me, she is going to come pick me up
One day, I know this!

Calm down, I didn't mean to offend you, but it's been a few years and she hasn't returned.
to look for you, so I thought that...

You shouldn't, that's not your business, thank you very much for the help, but I would like to
finish cleaning the house alone.
[Éponine] Alright then... (Stands up and leaves the scene)

(Cossete continues mopping the floor until she starts to hear a conversation in the background, and goes
listen discreetly

[Mrs. Thernadier]... I saw an incredible dress in a store today, I need it! Why not
we take advantage that it is close to the day we receive the payment from that woman and we ask
a little more money? We could say that she has grown a lot and the clothes no longer fit
nela.
[Mr. Thernadier] What clothes? I've sold them all! (Laughter)

But will she be able to pay?

And who cares? We can also say that she is very sick and
She needs medication, she will definitely send the money.

By the way, when will she come to pick up that rat she calls her daughter?
I can’t stand looking at her every day anymore.
[Cossete] It's my mother! I knew she hadn't abandoned me, now I just need to wait,
she is still going to come pick me up!

>>>> SCENE 4 <<<<

(Fan enters coughing and evidently ill, and goes towards a table of
work where you start to handle the materials

It's her, isn't it, I found out that she had a daughter without being
married and was left by her partner, I wonder if Mr. Madeleine already knows about this, it seems that he is
a traditional man who strictly adheres to family values, I don't think it will end well for him.
if this spreads more.
(Fan ne notices the speeches, but ignores them)

And what does it matter? She is irresponsible, besides having a

a girl not married seems that he still abandoned her in some inn, it’s no wonder
that her partner left her, in fact, I have already talked to the supervisors about this.

What is your problem?! If this doesn't affect you, then why are you bothered? But
to make it clear, I would never abandon my daughter, I am getting money to
bring her.
(Sounds of footsteps)

Voice of the supervisor: Fanone, isn't it? I see you caused a stir, I'm not surprised... Anyway,
As I should have expected, you are flawed, you do not fit the moral standards of
company.

But... I need this job... I need it to help my daughter.

Voice of the supervisor: Don't prolong this conversation, it's already been decided, pack your bags.
Room and go away.
Furious Fan walks to the other side of the stage, where she starts to put away her clothes, until ...
She notices a letter on the ground, picks it up, and opens it.

[Fan ne] It's from the Thernadiers! It must be some news about my daughter!

(Starts to read)

What?! I don't have enough money... My daughter is going to freeze to death, and
Damn it! No, no, I need to find a job soon... Maybe in the newspaper (Grabs the newspaper next to them, reads)
for a few seconds).
Buy hair...(slowly picks up the mirror and smooths her hair, with a look
of crying and leaves the scene)

PRICE 5

(Fan arrives at the location with the newspaper in hand)

[Fan ne] (takes a deep breath) Hello? Is this where they're buying hair?

(Sound of door opening)

Hello? Ah! I see that you saw the ad, the price list is right there, it will depend on
size to cut.
Everything... I want to sell everything.

[Voice in the background] Are you sure? I mean, I know it's none of my business, but you have hair.
so long and beautiful, why would I do this?

To help someone I love.

[Voice in the background] Alright... You may enter.

(Fan is out of the scene, a few seconds pass, and Madeleine enters the scene talking)
with Javert, walking across the stage

Javert: Do not take me wrong, Mayor Madeleine... But I find it very curious that there is no
literally no information about the past of someone as influential as you, the
mayor of a city and owner of one of the most profitable factories in the country...

[Madeleine] It's not necessary to decorate so much just to say my name, Javert (light laughter)...
But what do you mean by there being no information? You have known for many, many years.
Before, I had no friends, no money, just hunger and disgrace, until a very special person...
especially helped me become a better person, shortly after I arrived in this city and saw the
sort of...

[Javert] managed to discover techniques for improving tiles, he started a business, this
the business became a factory, you became influential and then mayor, I already know that, everyone
We know, what is not known is what happened to you before you arrived here, if you have family.
or acquaintances, that is, besides the bishop of a nearby city.

All of my immediate family died of hunger or diseases, I am the only one who
remained.

Ah! I'm very sorry, Mr. Mayor, I mean, Madeleine...(a few seconds of silence, Javert
still Madeleine distrustful)...I have been the inspector of this entire region for many years,
I know all the residents of all these cities, some by name, others by face, and
I guarantee that I have never seen or heard of any Madeleine.

I probably just don't have a memorable face and name! (Smiles)

[Javert] (ironic smile) You really think you're fooling me, don't you?
(Madeleine looks scared)

I don't understand, inspector, what does that mean?

It means that I am not stupid and I have a good memory, of course there is something very
I have a suspicion about you, and I will still find out what it is... and you know what, don't take me to
bad... and maybe it's a shot in the dark, but you mayor, remind me a lot of one of the criminals
that I took a long time ago.

I...I don't know what you're talking about, are you accusing me? (scared and

nervous
Javert: Of course not... Anyway, I found out that there will be an important trial coming up.
Two days, I still don't know who the defendant is, but they requested his presence.

(Champmathieu enters the scene, waving to those present)

[Champmathieu] Your mayor! (Greets) Inspector! (Greets)

(Fan, with very short hair, enters the scene again, visibly ill and devastated.
due to hair loss, until Champmathieu notices the arrival of the woman, automatically
bursting into laughter

[Champmathieu] What kind of aberration is this?!

(Fan ne, once devastated, begins to become furious until she uncontrollably bursts out in
direction to Champmathieu, who gets scared and runs off stage

Hey! Turn around now! (Furious and in tears)

(Javert blocks the passage of the woman)

Let me go, damn it! Let me go!

[Javert] What did you say? Look, congratulations, ma'am, you are arrested for contempt of authority, aren't you?
move.

I don't care about your authority! You are all cruel, especially
you mayor, you disgust me!

Javert: That's enough, now you're going to jail!

[Madeleine] Wait Javert, I want to hear what she has to say, go ahead ma'am, what happened?

You don't even remember me, do you? You must be used to ignoring and crying.
the only source of income for needy people is simply because they do not follow their code of morality
stupid! I am tired, hungry, cold, and sick, very sick and I don't know how long
I still have... I have already done everything, I have already given everything I had, my health, my time, my
hair, everything for her, and I still have no way to help her, my daughter is going to end up dying
at that inn, and the worst part is knowing that the blame is not only yours, it is mainly
my.

I didn't know...

[Javert] I'm tired of this sentimental talk, let's go, I'll show you your cell.
[Madeleine] No, let her go.

[Javert] What? You're kidding, right? I see that your little act won't last long.
time.

[Madeleine] Look, I’m really sorry for everything, really, how can I h...
You can't, you can't help me.

[Madeleine]... You said that your daughter is in an inn, and that she needs help, didn't you?
Did you say? I can help you bring her.

Why would you do that?

Believe me, I know well what it is to be hungry and cold... and I know what it is to be helped, perhaps
Now let it be my turn to help... Where is the inn, or better yet, who are the owners, I will go
as soon as possible.

[Fan ne] Thernadier, it is the Thernadier inn, when you find it look for Cossete,
this is the name of my daughter.

[Madeleine] Sure, now don't worry, I'll bring your daughter back... But what about you? You
doesn't seem to be doing very well.

No! I'm fine... I'm going to stay.

(Fan ne, with a sick and tired appearance, looks fragile and surprised, until she ends up
losing her strength and almost falling to the ground, being held by Madeleine)

[Madeleine] Someone call the doctors! She needs help! What do you have?
[Fan ne] Don't come near! (If it breaks free and falls to the ground) It's tuberculosis... I don't know how long
I still have, and I am afraid, do not let me die without seeing my Cossete again, for
please. (Crying)
[Madeleine] (takes a handkerchief from her pocket and covers her face) Let me help you, I'll take you to
hospital, you will be fine, everything will be okay (helps her to get up and they slowly go out)
of dinner)

Okay... but don't let me disrupt your work, you have much more important tasks.
more important than taking care of myself.

Don't worry about that, my next appointment is a trial, and the

The location where it will take place is very close to the hospital.

(Fade out scene)

>>>> PRICE 6 <<<<

(Madeleine arrives at the trial location and encounters Javert)

Javert: Mr. Mayor, I am very sorry for my inappropriate conduct, so I want you to...
Sir, decide what my punishment will be.
What? What are you talking about?

Look... hours after you released that woman, I decided to compare my

suspicions with the authorities of Paris, I accused you of being Jean Valjean as if it were a
absolute certainty, and then I was informed that the criminal had been located.

[Madeleine] Wait... Jean Valjean has been found?

Javert: Has he not been informed yet? Today's trial... is his.

(Madeleine in shock, then the Judge enters the scene to start the trial)

Judge: Very well, today we have the esteemed presence of the city mayor, Mr.
Madeleine (applause)... I also announce that one of the most wanted criminals in the region
Finally he has been identified, and today is your trial... They can bring in the defendant.

(Champmathieu arrives handcuffed and clearly confused)

[Champmathieu] Look, I confess! I stole an apple, but I swear it was just one apple... and
maybe some coins... but I swear it was just that, your honor!
[Judge] Is that all? You have a quite extensive list of crimes, most of which you have already served time for.
but it seems that in the meantime between your release and your disappearance you committed
some small thefts, and that's already enough to send you back to jail, Jean
Valjean.

Who is Jean? My name is Champmathieu, sir, I am not who you

search...(turns to Madeleine and Javert) Your mayor, inspector, you remember me, don't you?

I...I don't think this is...

Judge: Those thefts you confessed to were not on the list, I think I should include them, wait a moment.
Wait... soon, with that your sentence will be prolonged a little more, I'm sorry that you have
chosen to continue on the path of crime Jean Valjean, I hope he regrets and improves.

What?! I am not any Jean Valjean... I don't even have the right to a defense...

(Madeleine looking with a guilty expression)

Look...wait...
[Judge] You may take the defendant.

[Madeleine] Calm down! (Total silence, and everyone present in the scene observes him) I don't know a
easy way to say this, but... 'Gentlemen of the jury, let the defendant go. Sir
President, have me arrested: the man you are looking for is not him, it is me. I am Jean Valjean.

(Everyone in shock and silence, except Javert)

Judge, what kind of joke is this?

I knew it! I knew it! Come on Judge, order his arrest!

[Judge] Calm down, first a warrant is needed, it's not something instant.

So you're going to let him go free? (Indignant)

[Jean Valjean] Well, if you gentlemen will excuse me, I need to go now (exits stage).
[Javert] What?! Hurry judge, request the arrest warrant, he is a criminal, forgot? He
Go away!

Well... the moment is not the best, but... can I go now?

PRICE 7

(Jean Valjean arrives at the hospital where Fantine is visibly worse on a stretcher)

Mayor, she won't resist for much longer, the situation is very serious, the
Doctors warned that she could stop at any moment.

It has only been one night and it seems much worse...

[Fan ne] Cossete? Are you there?

[Jean Valjean] Fan ne! You will be okay, I will bring your daughter, don't worry.

Madeleine...I...I won't be able to get out of this, will I?

You are going! Don't say something like that...

I won't be able to see my daughter, will I? I'm not ready to go...

[Jean Valjean] Hey Fanine, it's me, Madeleine, don't close your eyes, I will call the doctors, right away
face.

(Javert enters the scene running)

Finally, after so many years, you are caught! I can't even believe it (laughing
gently approaches Jean Valjean and holds him

Javert, it's not the moment, she needs my help, have a little bit of
empower!

Do you want me to have a plan, while lying to her at the same time? Alright then, I will.
It's a shame... for her! Look, Fanine, isn't it? This man is Jean Valjean, a criminal! He lied
for all of us, you included.

What...what are you talking about?

He is not going to bring your daughter back, in fact, she might be in danger, there is no...
how to know the intentions of a person as cunning as this man!

[Jean Valjean] What are you doing?! Don't you see her condition?
(Fan ne begins to enter a crisis, speaking disconnected phrases)

[Jean Valjean] Fantine! Hey! Hey! What is happening?! Call the doctors Javert! Quickly!

(Javert is in shock and remains motionless)

Do something!
(Javert releases Jean Valjean)
[Jean Valjean] Fantine! Don't sleep! Look at me, I'm going to bring Cosette, you will see her again.
but do not sleep!

[Fan ne] Promise...promise that you will take care of her... (Weakened voice)

No! You will take care of her, you will be fine!

Please...please, take care of my daughter.

(Fan lets out its last sigh and dies, leaving Madeleine in shock for a few.
seconds, until some tears roll down your face)
Look... now it's too late, let's go... the prison is waiting for you...

(Jean Valjean looks at Javert furiously, pushes him and runs off stage, Javert falls into the...
ground, tries to run after but gives up before leaving the scene)

Javert: What hell! I still find you, cursed one!

PRICE 8

(Jean Valjean enters the scene)

Hello! Is anyone there?

(Sound of door opening)

Who is it!? What do you want? (Entering the scene)

[Mr. Thernadier] Mayor?! Forgive my manners, it's just that I...

Dear!? Who is at the door? And why were you talking about the
imbecile of the mayor? (Entering the scene)

Perfect?! It's a pleasure to welcome you to our humble inn!

Uh... Is there some Cosette here? I came at her mother's request.

Mrs. Thernadier: Ah! Of course, just wait a second... Rattus, I mean, Cosette my dear,
You have a visitor! (Exits the scene to get the girl)

But wait a moment, the girl is not leaving before we receive her.
The payment of the debts was not cheap to raise this girl with the best of what is good.
[Jean Valjean] Of course, I brought the agreed money (picks up a bag of coins and hands it over)

[Mr. Thernadier] Wait, you really brought it? I mean, it's great that you brought it! (Takes the bag of
coins, look for a few seconds) Actually... it's double what is there.

[Madeleine] The double? But she showed me the last letter sent by you all and...

Well... Inflation, you know? Always going up and down...

(Mrs. Thernadier speaking in the background)
Mrs. Thernadier: Look, I lent you a dress from Éponine, but don't think it's yours.
So behave and try not to get too dirty, and watch out if you say something you shouldn't!

(Mrs. Thernadier and Cosette enter the scene)

[Jean Valjean] Why is she so thin? So pale? Is she okay?

Of course it is! That's just a thing of adolescence.

Adolescence thing? She's clearly not well! What have you been doing?

Look here, Mr. Mayor, be very careful when making assumptions in your
head and see no proof to confirm, if I were you I would pay what that
the woman owed us and took that child away at once.

(Madeleine hands her watch to Mr. Thernadier)

This must be more than triple what you asked for, I hope to never see it again.
you all, or the situation will not end well!

My mother sent you, didn't she? I knew she would come! Can we go now? I am
very excited to see her again.

Cosette... I'm so sorry...

What do you mean... you feel very much?

His mother loved you very, very much, she sacrificed everything she had and didn't have.
House to be reviewed, but unfortunately she couldn't resist.

I... I don't understand, so... she really left me this time? So what do you, the
What does the city mayor do here?

I am no longer the mayor of the city... by the way, my name is Jean Valjean, you can call me
call him Jean.

(The Thenardiers counting the money and admiring the watch, then Madeleine and Cosette.
they start to leave the scene together

Finally, we are free from this plague, at least now the cat can eat.
in your gel without having to share with this rat.

(Jean Valjean looks back angrily)

[Jean Valjean] Wait here, Cosette, I forgot to take care of something.

(Goes towards Mr. Thernadier and punches him in the face)

My nose! You broke my nose! Damn you, you will pay for this!

Dear! Is it hurting a lot? Can you walk? Let me help you, come here.
with me.
(Everyone leaves the scene)

PRICE 9
(Marius enters the scene with a thoughtful expression, holding a letter in his hands, walks and sits down.
sitting in a chair, opens and reads the letter and then lets out a light laugh as if he/she had read something.
funny, a few seconds pass until Éponine comes on stage knocking at the door)

Ah! It's you, can...

[Éponine] No need to speak, I'm already coming in! Look, I'm sorry for the inconvenience again, but my
my dad asked me to deliver this letter to you... we found out that you paid our rent, you saved the
people from the eviction... very kind of you... By the way, I promise that the last time we saw each other
I improved my reading! And a bit of writing too, thank you for the tips, sir!

You don't need to thank me, Éponine, do you? You can call me Marius, it's good for us to know.
the names of each other now that we are neighbors.
[Éponine] Here is the letter...

[Marius] Now that you've improved, how about you read it yourself? (Smile)

Eponine (Laughter) Okay, I will read, just don't laugh if I make a mistake! 'Honored neighbor, I heard about your
kindness, paying the quarter that I owed to
Landlord. May the Lord bless you! My daughter will tell you that we have been without bread for two days.

There are four people, and my wife is sick. I believe that, with your generous heart,

You won't deny me a small donation.

With consideration, Jondre e... so, do you have a pun? (Smile)

[Marius] Alright, here you go (hands over some coins from his pocket)

Thank you very much, Marius.

[Marius] Ah! This must be yours too, right? I found it on my way home.

Look, I can explain, it was for a charitable gentleman and his daughter, we found out.
that they help people in need... and I know that there are some ways, but it's what
we do to survive, that is what my family has always done, even before we lost the
the inn I told you about...I'm very sorry.

[Marius] There's no need to apologize, as you said, it's what you do to survive,
I feel very sorry for everything you must have gone through.

(They hug, say goodbye and Éponine goes to the other side of the stage, which would be the house of
Thernadier, of miserable and messy appearance where Mr. and Mrs. Thernadier also arrive.
Mrs. Thernadier, did you manage? Did the foolish neighbor give in?

She delivered it, but there's no need to speak like that (hands over the coins)

Sure, sure, but what about the letter, did you deliver it to the old man and his daughter?

I had lost their letter, but I remade it and have already delivered it, they said they are coming today.
same.
Mrs. Thernadier: Today?! Alright, dear, let's prepare the place!

(They still mess up the house until Jean Valjean and Cosette arrive knocking at the door)

Good evening, young man, thank you very much for coming... as you can see
our house is extremely humble, we only have this old chair and this moldy mattress,
this whole precariousness is harming us, but especially our dear little girl,
that is very sick.

What?

(Sr. Thernadier faces Éponine)

[Éponine] Ah! (coughs)

(Meanwhile, Marius is watching and listening to the conversation through a crack in the wall)

Our rent is overdue, I think we will be evicted soon if not

If we pay, could you first help us with that?

[Jean Valjean] For some reason, you seem familiar to me...

[Cossete] Father, didn't you notice that...

No, no, you can't know us... we... we are travelers.

Yes, yes, we arrived here recently, you don’t know us, do you?
What happened to you during this time? How did you end up like this?

Since you left, we lost the inn, we lost everything.

Mrs. Thernadier: What? No, we don't know her daughter, we don't know her... she's a...
a bit confused, it must be because of the illness, poor thing.

[Jean Valjean] Look, unfortunately we are not in a good situation either, but I have these
coins, you can keep them, we will look for some more to be able to pay the rent, do not worry
worry.

Thank you very much, sir, thank you very much!

(Jean Valjean leaves the scene)

I'm very sorry that it ended like this...

(Cossete begins to exit the scene, Marius notices and tries to go to her, they see each other, but Marius
cannot talk to her, meanwhile the Thernadiers, with the exception of Éponine are
counting the coins)

This girl... I saw her before, we talked in a park a few days ago, but I ended up
forgetting to ask your name, I need to find her, I need to talk to her, there is something about
special about this girl.

Ah...Her name is Cosette, she has already stayed at my parents' inn.

let's put it this way.
[Marius] Once you told me that you could find anyone in this city, now
Who already knows her could try to find out where I can find her?

Eponine: What? What's so special about her? Why do you want me to find her?

I still don't know, but I will find out, please do this favor for me, please, we are
friends!

[Éponine] (Clearly sad) It's okay, it's okay...we're friends...

(Both exit the scene)

Mrs. Thernadier: I can't believe he didn't recognize us!

Perhaps he recognized it, but preferred to play dumb, this man still
owes us much more than a rent.

Mrs. Thernadier: So he had the audacity to have punched your little rose, taken our
earning a living and still pretending not to know us, we can't let it stay that way, dear.

No way! Éponine is already looking for him, when she finds him, we...
we also found, so all we need to do is inform Inspector Javert, and then
we planned an ambush.
(They both laugh and start to write something)

PRICE 10

(Marius enters the scene with a letter in hand)

[Marius] ...The address is this...now we just have to hope that Éponine is right...

(Marius approaches the place and places the letter on a bench)

I hope she reads it...

(When Marius is moving away, Cosette enters the scene distrustful and on the defensive)

Hey! You! What are you doing here?...wait, I've seen you before, what a surprise
Are you a follower?

Calm down, I promise you that the last time you saw me was just a coincidence.
[Cossete] The last time? Were there others?

Ah, I started off badly, didn't I? Look, my name is Marius, Marius Pontmercy, and I know that
This is all very strange, but I will leave you in peace, I just ask that you read the letter, please.

(Starts to leave awkwardly, Cossete finds it funny and smiles, letting out a light laugh)

Since you are here, why don't you speak?

What? Wait... you don't want me to leave right away?

I was just joking, I remember you, we have exchanged good mornings a few times.
park... I also noticed that you couldn't take your eyes off me every time I went there
with my dad... he also noticed, I don't think he likes you very much, but he never
We actually know... my name is Cossete, nice to meet you.

Hello Cossete, nice to meet you, I am Marius... In this case, your father would be that gentleman.
who is always with you, isn't it? He seems to love you very much.

Yes, he loves, it's just me and him for years.

[Marius] What do you mean? And your mother?

She passed away many years ago... Then he adopted me.

[Marius] Wow, I'm really sorry, I'm a fool, what an insensitive question I asked!

It's not a problem, years have passed, I can deal with it better now... and you,
talk about yourself.

Ah, yes... my name is Marius, I am 18 years old, I live in the room next to the one that
you visited with your father two days ago... about my family, I never met my mother, my
father, he was an officer of Napoleon's army, and that is all I know about him, I live with my grandfather,
monarchist, did everything to discredit me and distance me from my father, I mean, he lived... he
kicked out of the house (laugh)

So we both have sad pasts (light laughter)... I mean, I'm very sorry for everything.
this.

[Marius] Don't worry, that doesn't hurt me... by the way, putting the past aside, now I am
law student and I am part of a revolutionary front against the monarchy alongside
some of my friends, Friends of ABC is the name, I can take you to meet them one day if
I wanted to... and about you, I still haven't said anything.

Okay, okay... I never met my biological father, he abandoned my mother like this.
who got pregnant... already my mother? An amazing woman, we didn't spend much time together, but
I know she loved me, she died a long time ago, so I spent some years suffering all the time.
I suffered humiliation and exploitation at the hands of a cruel family until I was adopted by Jean.
my father.

Ah, his name is Jean?

What? No... no, it's a nickname I created, his name is Madeleine, I got confused.
when it's time to speak.

[Marius] Why did you get so nervous all of a sudden? What could be so mysterious about a
So nice, sir?
Well... and the letter? Aren't you going to read it?

[Marius] (embarrassed) I... I have to go now, sorry, you read for yourself and next time
When we see each other we talk about it, you know where I live, I know where you live, so it won't.
it's a problem, see you soon (smiles)
[Cossete] Will I see you soon? (Light laughter)
[Marius] Of course!
[Cossete] The day after tomorrow! It's scheduled, it's a meeting.

As you wish, miss (awkward smile)

Marius leaves dinner, Cosette opens the letter and begins to read with a smile on her face as she goes out.
slowly for dinner)

PRICE 11

(Cosette comes on stage and sits waiting for Marius's arrival, until suddenly he arrives.
Eponine

You can see it on his face... he really likes you.

He who? And...who are you?

I'm talking about Marius! But calm down, you really don't remember me?

Wait... Eponine? What are you doing here? Wow, it's been so long, we've changed so much!

Well, I really feel sorry for everything my family did to you, and for my
neglect and insensitivity.

It's all right, I also apologize, I was quite rude to you sometimes... what do you think?
a hug of mutual apologies?

(They hug)

By the way, do you know Marius?

I do know him, we are friends, he has told me a lot about you, and about the meetings.
what do you have.

Ah! Do you know where he could be today? He usually comes here.

at this time, but so far nothing.

From what I've heard, the political group or whatever he is participating in is doing
A meeting, it has something to do with the burial of an official or something from the time... He is a
good man, Marius, I think he likes you a lot, so take the opportunity, for
who would like to be able to enjoy.

Calm down... you... I'm so sorry Éponine, I didn't know that you and he...

[Éponine] Don't blame yourself, we can't control our feelings, let alone those of others.
other people.

(Jean Valjean arrives in despair)

[Cossete] Dad? What happened?

[Jean Valjean] He found us, the Inspector, he knows where we are, pack your bags,
Let's leave tomorrow!
How so? I don't understand, how could he have found us? Where to
Shall we?

I don't know how he found us, but you know where we're going, remember the other one.
house in the city I mentioned some time ago, we will spend a few days there meanwhile I will give
a way to solve everything.
Eponine: What are you all talking about, is everything okay?

(Cossete leaves the scene, grabs a paper and a pencil, and quickly returns to the scene writing something)
no paper)

Something bad happened, very bad, and we are going to move, so please, deliver this
letter to Marius.
[Éponine] I...I don't understand, but...it's okay, I will hand it over.

PRICE 12

(Marius lying on a bed, until he is awakened by a friend of his)

[Marius] What is it, Enjolras? What do you want?

Aren't you going to General Lamarque's funeral?

I don't feel so willing... that girl I told you about... Cossette, she is already some
Days that she doesn't get in touch with me... She simply disappeared, without warning.

And are you going to let this end you like this? Come on Marius, you know who you are
Lamarck and what he symbolizes, right?

Yes, yes, he was in the government of Napoleon... but why exactly should we go to
your burial, does it really matter?

The central point is not the burial, but rather what our presence there signifies, several
opposition groups to the government united to participate in the event, to demonstrate the
adherence and the importance of our ideals.

I don't know... I don't have a good feeling about this, it will probably go
end in chaos.

Come on Marius, how do you think your father would act? Don't you think he would go too?

What a low blow to use my father in this, huh... but you managed it... I'm going to the funeral...

Very well, that's how it's done... Let's go!

(Marius stands up and they both exit the scene)

PRICE 13

(Marius and his friend come on stage walking slowly)

[Friend]... and that’s why it’s so important that we participate in these... Wait, did you hear that?

I heard something, it even seems that...

(A person arrives running)

Hey! Hey! You all are members of one of the groups, right? We need you.
[Friend] What happened? I don't understand.

I don't know exactly how it started, but there was a small misunderstanding.
with the police, and this ended up evolving and becoming a generalized chaos.

So... you were right, it seems that you were right, I think we should go back.

[Marius] Alive? You need to trust me more.

I think you didn't understand the situation... This is going to be a fight of

Great!...Wait, you are from Amigos do ABC, right? I recognize you now, your friends.
are in conflict.

[Marius] What about them? Why would they go?

They went to fight for their values, since their values are not a motivation.
enough for you, so how about fighting for your friends?

We can't leave them there, that's stupidity, it won't be through violence that
We will change something... Enjolras, we need to find them.

Sure, let's go.

PRICE 14

(On one side of the barricade enters a fighter holding Javert, presenting him to
Enjolras who has just entered the place
Fighter You are Enjolras, aren't you? The leader of one of the groups? Look, this man is a
Police officer, I found him acting suspiciously in the crowd nearby, I bet he's a spy.
of the government.

[Enjolras] Let me see... who are you?

[Javert] My name is Javert, for you Inspector Javert.

(Javert is searched by the leader, who finds a piece of paper in his clothes)

You... I know who you are, I have met several people who crossed your path, the
the majority had their lives ruined after this, thanks to your obsession with 'justice', many
They were innocent, you know that, don't you?

So what? I did what was necessary, and what was asked, even if it hurt many.
Innocents, I helped many others.
[Enjolras] If you say... Let's see what's here... (reads the paper) then, it seems to be true,
you were actually spying on us...(disappointment) I really wanted to know what you gain from it
this?
Javert: Peace, I gain serenity and peace with myself... if I were you, I would prepare myself for the guard.
The national team is already on its way, they know all its resources... it's over, you have lost.

[Enjolras] I pity you, truly... Let's end this, tie him up in a

any tree, he will be shot, but not now, we can't waste ammunition for nothing...(if
(approaching Javert) before you die, I want you to think carefully about the lives you have destroyed and about
innocent lives that will be lost because of you.

(They exit the scene, seconds pass, and then Éponine enters disguised, armed and
preparing for

[Marius] Eponine? What are you doing here?

[Éponine] Marius? You weren't supposed to be here, it's very dangerous!

I know that! That's why I'm asking, why are you here?

Passing as you, we are obviously not alike, but the plan worked.
You don't need to be here.

Marius, why would you do this for me? Éponine, this is much more dangerous than applying.
hits, you need to get out of here.

No, I can't, I have to do this, I need to fight for who I love, for my
family, for me... For you...(Marius is startled, then Éponine lets out a light laugh) You
You never really notice, do you? I have always had feelings for you...

[Marius] Éponine, I like you a lot... But I don't feel the same as you do, I'm very sorry.
that's why, but my heart belongs to Cossete.

Of course... of course, I always knew I wouldn't be able to compete with her... What
I was thinking, we are in the middle of a battle, forget what I said, let's go
just... deal with it, okay?

Marius, I didn't say that you are in any way worse than her, but I'm very sorry if
It was what I conveyed, it was not my intention.
[Éponine] Sure, sure, it's all right... just... focus on finding a way to get out of here, okay? You still...
I have to review her... Ah! She asked me to hand this to you...(Starts looking for the letter in the
clothes, but various sounds of ros begin to come from all sides)
[Éponine] Get down! They have arrived! Things are going to get ugly, you need to get out of here now!

[Marius] No, we are going together!...Wait, they are destroying the barricade!

(Éponine runs up to where Marius is and exclaims)

[Éponine] Block the entrance! Throw chairs, tables, anything! Throw! Throw!
everything! (Sound of ro, total silence, suggests that Éponine was touched, but she wasn't)

[Marius] That was close, now let's go!

(Marius stood in front waiting for Éponine, who took Cosette's letter, stared at her for a
time, let a sad smile escape and rises to hand it to Marius

Marius, Cosette asked me to.... (another sound of ro, this time Éponine was affected,
or ro also damaged the letter, making it partially illegible. Soon, Éponine stops
walking at the moment and falls to the ground with the letter in hand, Marius runs in his direction

[Marius] Eponine! No, no! Someone help! (Various sounds of ghosts)

I, I wasn't
waiting for this... (groans of pain) here, the letter (hands over the letter)

[Marius] Don't try to speak... Hey! Hey! Don't close your eyes. Someone help! She has been injured!

Para, para...Para, Marius! It's over, it's over for me...I'm so sorry for not having you
sent the letter earlier.

[Marius] Forget the letter! Éponine, look at me, don't sleep!

[Éponine] Hey... Can I make one last request? It won't be just some change this time. (light laugh)
followed by coughs)

[Marius] Don't talk like that! Last thing at all!

Before I die, could you give me a kiss on the forehead? I want to know what it’s all like.
could have been.

(Marius kisses Éponine's forehead)

[Éponine] Now go! You need to go, leave me here!

Marius, crying, shakes his head signaling no. Éponine responds in a tone of voice.
chubby

[Éponine] Go! Go away...please, I don't want you to see me like this.

I will stay, I won't leave you suffering alone.

[Éponine] You're really silly, aren't you? (Lets out a light laugh, followed by a fit
toss and hyperinflation, Marius panics, until Éponine lets out her last sigh,
leaving Marius perplexed, kneeling at his side, holding the letter

[Marius] I...I am so sorry...(various sounds of ros are heard, scaring Marius, who
still persists in staying in the place, until Gavroche arrives running, encountering the
tragic scene

Hey! Hey! You can't stay here anymore! They're coming, let's go! You
you need to let her go! (Pulling Marius, who reluctantly stands up and begins to leave the)
local, until that for)

I don't know... I'm tired, I don't know if I want to keep fighting.

What?! Are you going to abandon the battle?

[Marius] Not in the sense of fighting, I no longer have the strength for anything... (Marius picks up two
pieces of paper from the letter, write something on both and deliver one to Gavroche along with the letter and
keep the other in your pocket) Please deliver this message to the lady at the address of
letter, and tell her that I am very sorry.

But what about the battle? I can't leave everything behind... And this second role, what about it?
put it in his pocket, what is it?

[Marius] It's in case they can't identify my corpse... So, please, take it.
message, fulfill someone's last wish.

Okay... that's right, I will take the message, but make sure to be careful, don't give up on your
life is so easy! (Runs away)
(Marius returns amidst the sounds of roses, picks up Éponine's fallen weapon and moves forward)