Natásha and the other young people playfully run through the room where Countess Rostóv is receiving well-wishers.
Category: Book 01, P&V pgs. 3-111
The visit in the drawing room of Countess Rostóv continues. The Countess talks with a visitor about her children and the war.
Sónya & Nicholas meet in the conservatory, followed by Natásha & Borís.
We meet Véra Rostóv; Princess Anna talks with the Countess Rostóv.
Anna Mikháylovna and her son Borís go to see Count Bezúkhov.
Pierre meets Borís and appreciates his candor.
Countess Rostóv gives Anna the money Borís needs to join the army.
There is a large and very lavish dinner party at the Rostóv’s for Natásha and the Countess’ name day.
The Rostóv’s name day dinner party continues.
Sónya is upset, fearing she will never be able to marry Nicholas. Later, there is music and dancing.