As the tumbrils pass, cries are raised against the
aristocracy, and they notice that the "leading curiosity" has his arms bound. On the
steps of a church, "the Spy" Basard searches the group for Evremonde as a man shouts his
name and cries, "Down with Evremonde!" Although Basard tells the man to be quiet, he
continues to call out, and as the prisoner turns, Basard looks intently at him, then
departs.
[Carton's] was the peacefullest
man's face ever beheld there. Many added that he looked sublime and
prophetic.
After
the executions, throughout the city people recall that Carton's face is peaceful because
he has recalled the words recited at the funeral of his father: "I am the Resurrection
and the Life..." For, Carton realizes that by dying for Charles Darnay he has redeemed
his dissipated life, he has endeared himself forever to Lucie, and he has attained
"sanctuary" in the hearts of his friends.
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