Vasíli convinces Princess Catherine they need to destroy certain documents to prevent the Count leaving his fortune to Pierre.
Category: Book 01, P&V pgs. 3-111
Pierre is summoned to be with the Count. Anna Mikháylovna decides to go along with him to watch out for his interests.
The old Count receives last rites, as various family members look on.
Anna Mikháylovna struggles with the Princess and prevents her from removing a portfolio believed to contain the Count’s latest will.
A description of life at Bald Hills, the estate where Andrew’s father and sister live, and where Lise will live while Andrew is away at the war.
Andrew and Lise arrive at Bald Hills. Lise will stay here with Andrew’s family awaiting the birth of their baby, while Andrew is at the war.
At dinner, the Old Prince and Andrew mostly talk about the war with Bonaparte.
Prince Andrew departs for the war.