the defarges, husband and wife, came lumbering under the starlight, in their public vehicle, to that gate of paris whereunto their journey naturally tended. there was the usual stoppage at the barrier guardhouse, and the usual lanterns came glancing forth for the usual examination and inquiry. monsieur defarge alighted; knowing one or two of the soldiery there, and one of the police. the latter he was intimate with, and affectionately embraced.