Book the Second: CHAPTER III. A Disappointment

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.