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Famous Doctor Thought Dead Reappears, Makes Shoes

Doctor Manette, the famous physician supposed dead, was recently rediscovered near Paris above a wine shop, where he has apparently gone quite mad. Manette, who was reported as survived by one daughter -- Lucie Manette -- by the Globe several years ago, was thought dead after having gone missing for several years. Kept safe by Mr. Defarge, a servant, Manette spent much of his time missing making shoes in somewhat of a delusion. Apparently the shoe making was a psychotic link to the time Manette spent suffering in a French prison. Thankfully, Ms. Manette's appearance and demeanor have stirred the man, who is apparently on his way to recovery.

Stage Coach Scare Turns Out to Be Messenger

Late last Friday, three passengers aboard a Mail Coach making its way from London to Dover were met with a surprise. Made to trek uphill beside the coach during part of the dangerous journey, the passengers were shocked to see a man coming at them at a rather fast pace. Sure that it was a highwayman like those that are so often reported on in this paper, the three were relieved to find it only a messenger delivering urgent news for Mr. Jarvis of Tellson's bank. Jarvis refused to comment on the nature of the message.

Red Wine Spill Attracts Masses

Last week, the streets of Saint Antoine were not paved with a heavenly gold, but were drown in a costly red wine, which drew up quite a stir among the poor townspeople. This reporter has never seen the streets of the small city so full of rushing, bustling people, all trying to get some nourishment for free. Starving and thirsty, the spilled wine cask encouraged a near riot, as people scrambled to drink, to horde, and to give to others. One person's uncouth reference to blood brought little reaction, as people continued to sip up wine.

Look Alike Results in Darnay's Acquittal

Accused spy Charles Darnay, the relative of French aristocrat Marquis Evremonde, was acquitted in English Court yesterday after an assistant to his lawyer engages in a witty tactic. 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.

Darnay Imprisoned After Risky Gesture