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"You had great influence but yesterday, Doctor Manette; let it at

least be tried. These judges, and all the men in power, are very

friendly to you, and very recognisant of your services; are they

not?"

"Nothing connected with Charles was concealed from me. I had the

strongest assurances that I should save him; and I did." He

returned the answer in great trouble, and very slowly.

"Try them again. The hours between this and to-morrow afternoon

are few and short, but try."

"I intend to try. I will not rest a moment."

"That's well. I have known such energy as yours do great things

before now--though never," he added, with a smile and a sigh

together, "such great things as this. But try! Of little worth as

life is when we misuse it, it is worth that effort. It would cost

nothing to lay down if it were not."