Chapter 100: Chapter 100

VII Cosette Side by Side with the Stranger in the Dark Cosette, as we have said, was not frightened. The man accosted her. He spoke in a voice that was grave and almost bass. “My child, what you are carrying is very heavy for you.” Cosette raised her head and replied:— “Yes, sir.” “Give it to me,” said the man; “I will carry it for you.” Cosette let go of the bucket-handle. The man walked along beside her. “It really is very heavy,” he muttered between his teeth. The…