The Bluff (feat. James Barbour & Ed Dixon)

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.