Sydney Carton, the infamous esquire with a personal life of ill repute, pulled the strings that led to acquittal, despite famous attorney Stryver's best attempts. Pointing out that he looked similar to the defendant, Carton was able to refute the prosecution's argument that the criminal was unmistakably Darnay. Much to the joy of himself and his associates, Darnay is now free.
Jacques Strikes Again
The latest in a string of murders and misdeeds attributed to a man named Jacques occurred late last night, when aristocrat Marquis Evremonde was killed. Evremonde, an unabashed supporter of the French aristocracy, stirred up attention just yesterday when his reckless driving ran down and killed a child. His refusal to apologize and entitled attitude left many peasants seeking revenge. Evremonde was found dead this morning, a note from the murderer with the scrawled name of "Jacques" by his body. As Jacques is the name used by revolutionaries, some assume that his death was a result of his behavior toward peasants.
Carton Dies Gallantly
Sydney Carton, the esquire with the infamous private lifestyle that readers may remember from Charles Darnay's sensationalist trial in 1780, has died. After changing places with Darnay, the man whom he was able to free from murder charges because of his remarkable resemblance to the esquire, Carton was executed by guillotine in Darnay's stead. Darnay was sentenced on charges influenced by personal vendettas, which were later made public. Carton has redeemed himself, in the opinion of this reporter.
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