Book the Second: CHAPTER III. A Disappointment
Contains spoilers
Summary
- The Attorney-General prosecutes the case against Darnay.
- John Barsad and Roger Cly are called as witnesses.
- Both witnesses are exposed as being untrustworthy by the defense attorney, Mr. Stryver.
- Mr. Lorry and Lucie are called to the stand.
- Doctor Manette is also called to the stand, but he claims to have no memory of the trip due to illness.
- Sydney Carton's resemblance to Darnay foils the court's ability to identify Darnay as a spy beyond reasonable doubt.
- The jury returns with an acquittal for Darnay.