Kutúzov and an Austrian General review the troops.
Summary:
The Austrian General arrives and he and Kutuzoz review the troops. Nearest to the commander in chief walked a handsome adjutant. This was Prince Bolkónski, who is on Kutúzov’s staff. Kutúzov asks about and talks to Dólokhov. Dólokhov says he hopes he will have an opportunity to redeem his reputation in battle. After the inspection, the soldiers go to their campsites as a choir sings. Now that Dólokhov appears to be once more in Kutúzov’s good graces, an old companion of Dólokhov named Zherkóv tries to renew his friendship with Dólokhov, but Dólokhov rebuffs him. There are unconfirmed rumors circulating among the men that Austria has suffered a major defeat in the fighting.
quote from the chapter:
Is it true that Austrians have been beaten? asked Dólokhov. The devil only knows! They say so.
Book 2, Chapter 2
Kutúzov and an Austrian General review the troops.
Summary:
The Austrian General arrives and he and Kutuzoz review the troops. Nearest to the commander in chief walked a handsome adjutant. This was Prince Bolkónski, who is on Kutúzov’s staff. Kutúzov asks about and talks to Dólokhov. Dólokhov says he hopes he will have an opportunity to redeem his reputation in battle. After the inspection, the soldiers go to their campsites as a choir sings. Now that Dólokhov appears to be once more in Kutúzov’s good graces, an old companion of Dólokhov named Zherkóv tries to renew his friendship with Dólokhov, but Dólokhov rebuffs him. There are unconfirmed rumors circulating among the men that Austria has suffered a major defeat in the fighting.
quote from the chapter:
Is it true that Austrians have been beaten? asked Dólokhov. The devil only knows! They say so.
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