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A Tale of Two Cities Chapter 9

That night at the Marquis’ chateau, Charles Darnay arrives by carriage. He tells his uncle that he wants to give
up the title and property he would inherit. Darnay believes their family name stands for “fear and slavery” and
has caused harm to others for their own pleasure. The Marquis brushes off Darnay’s concerns and tells him to
accept his “natural destiny.” The next morning, the Marquis is found dead, stabbed in the heart. A note attached
to the knife says: “Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from Jacques.”

Main Plot: Charles Darnay confronts his uncle, the Marquis, about renouncing his title and the family’s oppressive
legacy. Darnay believes their name is associated with fear and suffering. The Marquis dismisses his concerns, leading to a
tense exchange. The chapter ends dramatically with the Marquis being found murdered the next morning, with a note
attached to the knife, indicating a connection to the revolutionary group.

Side Plot: The side plot involves the tension between the aristocracy and the common people, represented by the
Marquis's disregard for Darnay's feelings and the underlying threat of revolution. This chapter foreshadows the
growing unrest in France and highlights the consequences of the Marquis's actions, setting the stage for future
conflicts.

Chapter 10:

A year later, Darnay is working as a French teacher in London. He visits Dr. Manette and tells him that he loves
Lucie. Darnay respects the special bond between Manette and his daughter, assuring him that his love won’t
disturb that relationship. Manette praises Darnay for speaking so sincerely and asks if he wants a promise.
Darnay asks Manette to promise to speak up for him if Lucie ever asks about his love. Manette agrees. Darnay
wants to be honest and tries to tell Manette his real name, but Manette stops him. He insists that Darnay should
only reveal his name if he is successful in winning Lucie’s heart. Darnay can share his secret on his wedding
day. Later that evening, after Darnay leaves, Lucie sees her father working at his shoemaker’s bench. She
becomes worried when she notices he seems to be slipping back into his old struggles. That night, she watches
him as he sleeps, feeling frightened by his condition.

Chapter 11:
Later that night, Carton and Stryver are working in Stryver’s office. Stryver, full of himself, declares that he plans to
marry Lucie. Carton, feeling upset, drinks a lot but insists that he’s not bothered by Stryver’s news. Stryver then tells
Carton that he should find a decent woman with some money to marry, warning him that he might end up sick and
without money if he doesn’t.

Chapter 12
he next day, Stryver plans to take Lucie to Vauxhall Gardens to propose to her. On his way, he stops by
Tellson’s Bank to tell Mr. Lorry about his intentions. Lorry advises Stryver to wait before proposing, suggesting
he should be sure Lucie will say yes. This advice annoys Stryver, and he nearly insults Lucie, calling her a
“mincing fool,” but Lorry warns him not to do that. Lorry asks Stryver to hold off his proposal for a few hours
so he can talk to the Manettes and find out how they feel. Later that night, Lorry visits Stryver and confirms his
worries: if Stryver proposes, the Manettes will reject him. Stryver brushes it off, calling it a trivial matter of
“empty-headed girls,” and asks Lorry to forget about the whole idea.

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