A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
Year
1867
Pages
420
Contents
Book the Second: CHAPTER X. Two Promises
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