[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.