She gasped in pain as he moved her into a standing position - and she willed herself to keep a grip on his shirt, to move her legs as he hauled her - where? Oh god, the pain, the pain was everywhere, in every joint. She was shaking uncontrollably now. And then she fell. His hands left her and she collapsed, unable to bear her own weight.

But immediately, she was blinking in vain. Marius. She had to find him - help him.

"Marius? Monsieur Marius!" Her hoarse voice shook with the effort as she looked around, dizzy to her core. But then - there he was. Just a few steps awawy.

"Monsieur!" She willed herself onto her knees, to crawl forwsrd. She shook with the effort - but she did it. She made it to him, half collapsing on him. She pawed desperately, trying her best to turn Marius over onto his back, so that she could lay her head on his chest. At last - at last - dying together. And Eponine, despite the pain, was quite content.

"Nearly over now, Sir. I can see the stars."