Charles Darnay Spoiler Alert!
Charles gives Lucie a goodbye hug the day before he is to be executed. He receives a visit the next day. It is Sydney Carton, his "look-a-like." Sydney decides to take the fall for Darnay and switches clothes with Darnay. Darnay leaves to find Lucie and his daughter. Sydney dies hoping to leave his mark in his friend's hearts.