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been your providence, he became mine. Just imagine, there
was a terrible quagmire enough to drown one a hundred
times over, to drown one in mire. Cosette! he made me tra-
verse it. I was unconscious; I saw nothing, I heard nothing,
I could know nothing of my own adventure. We are going to
bring him back, to take him with us, whether he is willing
or not, he shall never leave us again. If only he is at home!
Provided only that we can find him, I will pass the rest of
my life in venerating him. Yes, that is how it should be, do
you see, Cosette? Gavroche must have delivered my letter to
him. All is explained. You understand.’
Cosette did not understand a word.
‘You are right,’ she said to him.
Meanwhile the carriage rolled on.