Book the Second: CHAPTER X. Two Promises
Contains spoilers
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Summary
- Darnay visits Doctor Manette to confess his love for Lucie
- Darnay promises to honor Manette's special relationship with Lucie and not disturb it
- Darnay asks Manette to vouch for the sincerity of his love if Lucie ever asks
- Manette agrees and makes Darnay promise to reveal his true name only if he is successful in his courtship
- After Darnay leaves, Manette has a relapse and begins cobbling at his shoemaker's bench, worrying Lucie