A Tale of Two Cities

CHAPTER 12

When Carton say "Yes, madame, yes. I am English!" is he speaking in English or French?

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Carton is speaking French... evidenced by Madame Defarge's question.

After looking at her, as if the sound of even a single French word were slow to express itself to him, he answered, in his former strong foreign accent. β€œYes, madame, yes. I am English!”

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A Tale of Two Cities