I have tried, Mam'zelle. Over the wall, mayhaps, but these chains will hinder us. And over the side, there is a drop, I am sure.
[She shrugs.] If we knew what else were there, but no. How can we run if we don't know where to hide?
[Eponine's quiet for a moment, mulling over Alina's statement.]
What does it matter? It shan't change. Men are always cruel, I think, and women. It is life, no? Perhaps you and I should be cruel if there was someone below us here? I have been cruel in my life you know?
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I have tried, Mam'zelle. Over the wall, mayhaps, but these chains will hinder us. And over the side, there is a drop, I am sure.
[She shrugs.] If we knew what else were there, but no. How can we run if we don't know where to hide?
[Eponine's quiet for a moment, mulling over Alina's statement.]
What does it matter? It shan't change. Men are always cruel, I think, and women. It is life, no? Perhaps you and I should be cruel if there was someone below us here? I have been cruel in my life you know?