“The prisoner was as open in his confidence with me⁠—which arose out of my helpless situation⁠—as he was kind, and good, and useful to my father. I hope,” bursting into tears, “I may not repay him by doing him harm today.”

Buzzing from the blue-flies.

“Miss Manette, if the prisoner does not perfectly understand that you give the evidence which it is your duty to give⁠—which you must give⁠—and which you cannot escape from giving⁠—with great unwillingness, he is the only person present in that condition. Please to go on.”

“He told me that he was travelling on business of a delicate and difficult nature, which might get people into trouble, and that he was therefore travelling under an assumed name. He said that this business had, within a few days, taken him to France, and might, at intervals, take him backwards and forwards between France and England for a long time to come.”

“Did he say anything about America, Miss Manette? Be particular.”