Jerry
Cruncher heads into the bank and finds out that Mr. Lorry needs him at the
court house. Jerry asks the clerk what
sort of trial will be held today. It’s a trial for treason. That means that the
accused will be drawn and quartered. Jerry’s pretty excited. Drawing and
quartering is the traditional punishment for high treason in the U.K. Yikes!
The
court is crowded. Apparently everyone loves a treason case as much as Cruncher
does. From the description, I’m not really sure if this is supposed to be a
court or a circus. In the center of all the hubbub is the prisoner. He’s about
twenty-five. He appears to be a gentleman and he’s really good looking. His
name is Charles Darnay and everyone in the courtroom is eager for his
execution! Everyone, that is, except for
a young woman and a distinguished-looking older man. They’re Lucie and her
father, in case you were wondering. As it turns out, they happen to be the key
witnesses in the case against Darnay.
Huh?
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