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The plaintive tone of her compassion merged into the less musical

voice of the Judge, as he said something fiercely: "Answer the

questions put to you, and make no remark upon them."

"Miss Manette, had you any conversation with the prisoner on that

passage across the Channel?"

"Yes, sir."

"Recall it."

In the midst of a profound stillness, she faintly began: "When

the gentleman came on board--"

"Do you mean the prisoner?" inquired the Judge, knitting his

brows.

"Yes, my Lord."

"Then say the prisoner."