CARTON:
My first card is an ace. I 'm certain you'll agree.
Concerning the affairs of a well - known French marquis.
Seems before you were spy of the prison
You spent some time in his employ.
Dare I speak that foul name that they’ve cursed straight to hell?
Whose unfortunate nephew now waits in a cell.
Would they still let you live if they knew of your bond
With the damned unforgiveable marquis called St. Evremonde?
BARSAD:
That card 's a nasty threat and very hard to beat.
I 'd like to help you out,
And still remain discreet.
But I have such a sinking suspicion you 're thinking of breaking him out.
Mr. Carton, I can't do a thing for your friend.
I 'm afraid that the debt must be paid in the end.
No such thing as escape from the fate that he’ll face.
I 'd as soon take my chances and stay within France 's good grace.
So play your ace!
CARTON:
I never suggested interfere in his late escape
I never suggested engineering any late escape
BARSAD: Then tell me what you 're suggesting?
CARTON:
A favor 's all that I 'm requesting.
One meeting, one interview.
No tricks, no traps...
BARSAD: No double deal?
CARTON: The last thing I want to do is make him miss his final meal.
BARSAD:
Then tell me just what you 're after?
Wait a minute, you wouldn't be looking to get the nearly departed husband’s permission would you?
You fancy the prisoner’s wife! What a romantic! You 're alright Mr. Carton.
CARTON:
If you'll come through for me
My dreams come true for me.
BASARD:
You'll get his blessing!
His bedding!
CARTON:
We 'll ask you to the wedding!
BARSAD:
I knew it all along
You 're just the same as me
CARTON: A low down dirty snake?
BARSAD: No-resourceful!
CARTON: Now I see …
BOTH:
We 're two soulmates from hell doing well
For the thing that we sell fills a need.
And who else did the heavens expect to survive:
With the rest of the world barely staying alive?
Since dishonesty 's always the best hand to play
CARTON: Then I swear not to squeal
BARSAD: And you'll see your Darnay
BOTH: You and I have a deal
For we both know there’s no honest way.