Both Uses of
scruples
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- "But, however that may be," resumed the nephew, glancing at him with deep distrust, "I know that your diplomacy would stop me by any means, and would know no scruple as to means."†
Chpt 2.9 *scruple = an ethical or moral principle that discourages certain kinds of action
- "I play my Ace, Mr. Barsad," said Carton, taking the answer on himself, and looking at his watch, "without any scruple, in a very few minutes."†
Chpt 3.8
Definition:
ethical or moral principles that discourage certain kinds of action