"A Tale of Two Cities"
by Charles Dickens

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     "Have no fear! I shall soon be out of the way of harming you, and the rest will soon be far from here, please God! Now, get assistance and take me to the coach."

     "You?" said the Spy nervously.

     "Him, man, with whom I have exchanged. You go out at the gate by which you brought me in?"

     "Of course."

 

     "I was weak and faint when you brought me in, and I am fainter now you take me out. The parting interview has overpowered me. Such a thing has happened here, often, and too often. Your life is in your own hands. Quick! Call assistance!"

     "You swear not to betray me?" said the trembling Spy, as he paused for a last moment.

 
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