Javert:
Valjean, at last,
We see each other plain
`M'sieur le Mayor',
You wear a different chain.

Valjean:
Before you say another word, Javert
Before you chain me up like a slave again
Listen to me! There is something I must do.

This woman leaves behind a suffering child.
There is none but me who can intercede,
In Mercy's name, three days are all I need.

Then I'll return, I pledge my word.
Then I'll return...

Javert:
You must think me mad!
I've hunted you across the years
man like you can never change
man... such as you...

Valjean (in counterpoint):
Believe of me what you will
There is a duty that I'm sworn to do
You know nothing of my life
All I did was steal some bread

You know nothing of the world
You would sooner see me dead
But not before I see this justice done

I am warning you, Javert!
I'm a stronger man by far
There is power in me yet
My race is not [bad word] 
I am warning you, Javert!
There is nothing I won't dare
If I have to kill you here
I'll do what must be done!

Javert (in counterpoint):
Men like me can never change
Men like you can never change
No, 24601

My duty's to the law 
You have no right  [bad word] with me, 24601 
Now the wheel has turned around 
Jean Valjean is nothing now

Dare you talk to me of crime 
And the price you had to pay 
Every man is born in sin 
Every man must choose his way 

You know nothing of Javert 
I was born inside a jail 
I was born with scum like you! 
I am from the gutter too! 

[Valjean breaks chair and threatens Javert with the broken piece. Turns to Fantine.]

Valjean
And this I swear to you tonight

Javert
There is no place for you to hide

Valjean
Your child will live within my care

Javert
Wherever you may hide away

Valjean
And I will raise her to the light.

Valjean & Javert
I swear to you, I will be there!

[They fight, Javert is knocked out. Valjean escapes.]