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But T ae rt me that this means war, I will have ni h i you and you are no longer my friend. But see I have frightened you — sit.down and news.” Tt was in July 1805, and thé 5 a Anna Pavlovna Scherer, maid y Empress Marya Fedorovna. Prince Vasili, a man of high rank, the first to arrive at her reception. ; All her invitations without exception, ‘on by scarlet-liveried footman that morning, ran as fc If you have nothing better to do, Count (ar prince; di the prospect of spending an evening with a poor i not . too terrible, I shall be very charmed to see you tonight — between 7 and 10. ¥ “Heavens! What a virulent attack!” replied the prince, not , in the least disconcerted by his reception. “What can one say about it? What has been decided? They have decided that Buonaparte has burnt his boats, and I believe thal we are ready to burn ours.” He went up to Anna Pavlovna, kissed her hand, and complacently seated himself on the sofa. Anna Pavlovna, despite her forty years, overflowed with Jail ejzull Jg¥t Juclt SIGN op ogee Ua] OF Lemna Sy cope ON etl Up line = eet 8955 lb oA ed ST pals dG] Ul bet ae yg 2 DS cle pally tet this! gil ie)! sulle is 5, oF pga any teh et Leb lil UT yo Bolly BOS Cyan) Lape abl ge ey ol Lage SF cae cal Lal edgy By 399g Lyle Sy gh aI Ut Lies Ce pli pone oye Dsl OIE SIN ye MI LAL eset cg al souedll Bray tye Bip fly pat Maly pL I Goll pea Of sgt Le led ele hy coltial Oyo ou Ylitel aoe ead TSN Ngel pe ASF CLS ope Le alate thal sBpSlall oly daglt Zol I cy tl zeaal @ 2) whe s MES Mags ho Fall oliad 23 CBS 13)" . we 5 Bold Mell aby (al feb ei yt! . 4 HSM Sp \psestnd to, Su iT Ske ASAT Hae yal e mn LED GL ay Ogle Ul ately oie by A pee lh poy nat Lit Ul calsanimation and impulsiveness. To be an enthusiast had become her socinl vacation and, sometimes even when she did not feel like it, she became enthusiastic in order not lo disappoint the expectations of those who know her. In the midst of a conversation on political matters, Anna’ Pavlovna burst out; “Oh, don’| speak fo me of Austria, Perhaps I don't understand things, but Austria never has wished, and does not wish, for war. She is bewaying us! Russia alone must save Europe. Our gracious sovereign recognized his high vocation and will be truc to it. That is the one thing I have faith in! Our good and wonderful sovereign has to perform the noblest role on earth, Whom, Task you, can we rely on...? England with her commercial spirit will not and cannot understand the Emperor Alexander's lofiiness of soul. She has refused to evacuate Malta. Prussia’s neutrality is just a wap. | have faith only in God and the lofty destiny of our adored monarch, He will save Europe!” She suddenly paused, smiling at her own impetuosity, “T think,” said the prince with asmile, “that if you had beer sent instead of our dear Wintzingerode you would have captured the King of Prussia’s consent by assault. You are so eloquent. Will you give mea cup of lea?” “In a moment. A propos,” she added, becoming ealm again, “I am expecting Wwo very interesting men tonight, le Vicomte de Mortemar, who is connected with Montmorencys through the Rohans, one of the best French families. He is one of the genuine émigré, the good ones. And also the Abbe Mario. Do you know that profound thinker? He bball go tp RL ee I co aly SEI ley Le yy pale ge pb I he Tab pw Meola al pa cals hese Ua alae and ge SLU ye Cea de GL by eee VL SI cL AY le Dalles 0 St Yad Ltt ge tad of SG aga Lay Legg ole Of Lag! Ley Lyd aay ly ets peg MEL pete ge LN tL isl Aight pe Lene ay conf gt ell pall pn Ue gh Late Of Sabo aLace yl ee 5 eH gpa lL Y 32 picky lal jee alt PBN ech sy op hs Mpale Songs ll shel Alaa lle | Sy alm Bf ilatle AS] Cosby kad DL amy yy SIT yah poll alee RAL pee NI yh eal Lagty ey abe oy ST ol IS a Leas Waaaal dee of HN pat ge oe NS Rallye Ps ALS oad sy bape ope Wey caf ol patel Safle ops Lal I cain Ja a aA, thal of Lets! Langage Les shee ya Lgl ale By 2 jee gf Sh aye HS gel Lae Sale Oped pla gs gi) PAI All yey Dy Melase hale pall pet pe lan ile gay SAN pw be yak be gee Vy ck yp GU LIShas been received by the Emperor. Have you met them?” “I shall be delighted to meet them,” said the prince. “But tell me," he added with studied carelessness, “is it true that the Dowager Empress wants Baron Funke to be appointed first secretary at Vienna? The baron by all accounts is a poor creature." Prince Vasili wished to obtain this post for his son, but others were trying through the Dowager Empress Marya Fedorovna to secure it for the baron. “Baron Funke has been recommended to the Dowager Empress by her sister," was all she said, in a dry and mournful tone. ‘The prince was silent and locked indifferent, Anna Pavlovna wished to console him, so she said, “Now about your family. Do you know that since your daughter came out everyone has been enraptured by her? They say she is amazingly beautiful.” The prince bowed to signify his respect and gratitude. “I often think,” she continued, “how unfairly sometimes the joys of life are distributed. Why has fale given you two such splendid children? I don’t speak of Anatole, your youngest. 1 don’t like him,” she added. “Two such charming children. And really you appreciate them less than anyone, and so you don't deserve to have them.” 13 Lag pad a spol aN alee id pel Sa lage ya oad Bp HLL Lngly 9 ately Ball ote pe pM Tbh ay Of ome Je atl Shy Cot et ote tr Dy LLL of FL G IV ye, Sebi allt (en, LS Lay A ad aad SL Ln J} llc lead pd OS oth Oy QU) cro Kiyo yayd ole tag pe dleliey aang ah the gh lel Mel SF ye Ul bape el Ugh Oatley pe sl Ail = eee GE ON Leng UF ag dy AS gy Carall g rosy ABN poe cathy oT dee thet aT Gp Ja ct al 3 le 6) — lhl Tp Le gst ol URN date oneal «pact cally wdibaly cal pond gle foltsll oat ett wy cds) PFolll peak B Usted UT yas atlt ol Ga St a} Ya) duly gtd ge edt Y Sept ol gal y yall the ce lage Lolcal AU iT ah TL ye daa Ma gle Olay «toma chaginted Y Lit“TL can't help it," said the prince. “Lavater would have said Tack the bump of paternity,” “Do you know | am dissatisfied with your younger son? (and her face assumed its melancholy expression) “he was mentioned at her majesty's and you were pitied..." “Tam your faithful slave, and to you alone T can confess that my children are the bane of my life. It is crass I have to bear, That is how L explain it to myself. It can't be helped!" Anna Pavlovna meditated, “Have you never thought of marrying your prodigal son Anatole?” she asked. “I know 4 linle person who is very unhappy with her father, She is a relation of ours. Princess Marya Bolkonskaya, “Is this princess of yours rich?” said the prince. “Her father is v ‘the King of Prus bore. . 'y rich and stingy, and was nicknamed He is very clever but eccentric, and a “Listen, dear Annette,” said the prince. “Arrange that affair for me and | shall always be your most devoted slave.” “Anendez,” said Anna Pavlovna, reflecting. “I'll speak to Lisa, young Bolkonsky’s wife, this very evening, and perhaps the thing can be arranged.” te gall pay ot pk ald ot bad gel Ly Sl HLL il gprs Sle) See Ay oe Rely pb all Gd Je athe (yattl By DLL abs ips gee gud ad (a ae eral ol tanya pel ot hel pala cleat pif DI gghtael Vy Ey predl sbs gle age sal pil ayplele sae ell a ole Age al a peT pal Leal aby Ne cpt che! eis 2S Uy ae tT Cagle yee Ug] LF Up Lely ee phe i tt asin ee dB Chk al fa Aide AS) Lene tLe abate (ALS fa pt be aks ak LAT Of Bball acon BLS SS ool peti de te dS Syey Dede Joy ct ope lt el AM eel aa. SL Tots apt) Sigh yp Baa ehjed If Mle aA dy sl — ps days eh leChapter two Anna Pavlovna’s drawing-room was gradually filling. The highest Petersburg society was assembled there: people differing widely in age and character but alike in social circle to which they belonged. Prince Vasili's daughter, the beautiful Helene, came to take her father to the ambassador's entertainment; she wore a ball dress and her badge as a maid of honour. The youthful little princess Bolkonskaya, known as fa femme la plus seduisanie de Petersburg. Prince Vasili’s son, Hippolyte, had come with Mortemart, whom he introduced. The Abbe Morio and many others had also come. To each new arrival Anna Pavlovna said, “You have not yet seen my aunt?” or “Do you know my aunt?” and very gravely conducted him or her to a little old lady. Anna _Paviovna mentioned each one’s name and then left them. ‘The young Princess Bolkonskaya had brought some work in a gold-embroidered velvet bag. Everyone brightened at the sight of this pretty young woman, so soon to become a mother, so full of life and health. The little princess went round the table with quick short gill ett Khe JY) Gl ephemeral cept tee 1 Bly UT ge Lay Se hy pete Sat abba hey abe MN Cale oye ge pay) sglemell sea Lal Leh plan canle A MH oyldy Dla GL py PML pole gt LIF As selBYN seh Mam Un red RUNG all heyy cake Legg Gland yell yp SH ol Aly ell ye pen Bah ot ASNy Cyn ty oh ard Lol cee! ol Sedge Any SLE ye Lapa glee ge gpl cpa eal tLe y alas pill Ue gp oe abiel Jy graye VILA oF tes pe geld sqenilly al gil side ily JS JL ba phil UT cats Spee day pil - si Se sal Tae Aponte opting Mtr pling ONS Ang ay at 0 Ag) yi pau alah RASA yn seine iS J tT Mgnt Sn gS Feel IS! Rapp te plall a pid MN ALIS pity ope JS OLS ally 35 lal ANSE Maly pty ley Uyeda y Rgalgee Mats cal hake SU ye etal Ee cial 16swaying steps, her workbag on her arm, “I have brought my work,” said she in French, displaying her bag and addressing all present. “Mind, Annette, | hope you have not played a wicked trick on me,” she added, tuming to her hostess. “Seyez tranquillei, Lisa, you will always be prettier than anyone else,” replied Anna Pavlovna, “You know,” said the princess, tuming to a general, “my. husband is deserting me? He is going to get himself killed. ‘Tell me what this wretched war is for?” she added, addressing Prince Vasili, and without waiting for an answer, she tured fo speak to his daughter, the beautiful Helene. “What a delightful woman this litle princess is!” said Prince Vasili to Anna Paytovna. One of the next arrivals was a stout, heavily built young man with close-cropped hair and spectacles, The stout young itimate son of Count Bezukhov, a well- of Catherine’s time, This was his first society. Anna Pavlovna greeted him with the nod she accorded to the lowest hicrarchy in her drawing room. He was clever (hough shy, but observant and natural, “It is very good of you, Monsiver Pierre, to come and visit a poor invalid,” said Anna Pavlovna. He bowed to the little princess with a pleased smile. “Do you know the Abbe Morio? He is a most interesting man * scape ll gee Gf) Ctl pe ge Lo lH GUY SIG clone J ape fut cde a sgl toler J cot pgs Cilia Aaah AN ps) hg il — 13 BL LTD la pe ll ert hal eg Seed Le aga egy MI LN ed J] ptm dae ys Up ately HU po pol aie fet esl gt esl hedge pled sl ble § Ryall blade gl J B- ght Ah TG) ALL hs 9# eislatal shy pier ol Oss ow SIU a bl Ot Ua psa Yaad aol abe ith emt po pe RH ne Callie fee ed bs eed as oS paes S596 et sok bal basal pil IG O16 cat by Gale atge Oph CLIN ALG CalSy my SUS pe gle by getll Sell we yay Baad eet A Len, Stal china ASL th beast 3 apg ll MM y Sy bay Heth og aa all OIF ULE Lats ets RiSne Lay 3) 3) pad Ot ey de tks fae a] wep DL Gh ial aA Le sbhcilaly Jabs baht Sh Soe SVG Se 18“Yes, [have heard of his scheme for perpetual peace, and itis very interesting but hardly feasible.” “You think so?” rejoined Anna Povlovna in order to say something. “We will talk of it later," said Anna Pavlovna witha smile. And having got rid of this young man who did not know how to behave, she resumed her duties as hostess. 21 Sag pn Al) ge SHAD dN hard gp telah ope Hk cman pad ete tg op tial pL eto Ra a fal cla egg abt} Gp by old gy UT es sa yh Ja shel ciloely ving Lad AUS ge Dede pe Uptlorly fl cake «Span LS Spay Y gh alll 8 J OF toesChapter Three Apna Pavloyna’s reeeption was in full swing, with the exception of the aunt, beside who sat only one elderly lady. The whole company had settled into three groups. One, chiefly masculine, had formed round the abbe. Another, of young people. was grouped round the beautiful Princess Helene, Prince Vasilis daughter, and the litle Princess Bolkonskaya. ‘The third group was gathered round Mortemart and Anna Pavlovna. The group about Mortemart immediately began discussing the murder of the Duc d'Enghien. The vicomte said that the Duc d’Enghien hac perished by his own magnanimily, and that there ere particular reasons for Buona parte’s hatred of him, “Ah, yes! Do tell us all about il, vicomte,” said Anna Pavlovna, The vicomte bowed and smiled courteously in token of his willingness to comply. “Come over here, Helene, dear,” said Anna Pavlovna to the beautiful young princess who was sitting some way off the centre of another group. The princess smiled, She rose with the same unchanging smile. . “How lovely!" said everyone who saw her; and the vicomte lifted his shoulders and dropped his eyes as if ph gel at eee a WY ln og be pet ape StS (BE Ng al pall pean be sp lf Seen oe br AF IS Se Bh gpa Leal sl ely oi ele 28 UI oe! gb cla (LN pine conte iy Ly gape A dy ete Sly SU Eel) Bets iced pt Mat ecole al i AIL Uy easly ge Ug cnet ab MIU de gaat LT s6Lb OLA Syl foie dp cul Bele yl eat ob sholb chge aie Q Oly aly QUA Laas ad Bal ob cS theyll ay Sle ct gSS Walls ge ae oT ALL tly cea gil ge gl UT Cis Hala opi ple cmc Ly LalScal al pot Uo Sil th ke coe Ga Naary Na Bea le CAS 2 ad ey 3 dl UT en riggull wicks Jae bbe yl J Jas Y ged Se Galig LUG e ley cca All cg dy LL gs JS OS ysl Dla! Nad b=startled by something extraordinary when she took her seat ‘opposite and beamed upon him also with her unchanging smile. “Madame, I doubt my ability before such an audience,” said he, smilingly inclining his head. ‘The princess considered a reply unnecessary. She smilingly waited. All the time the story was being told she sat upright, and whenever the story produced an effect, she glanced at Anna Pavlovna. ‘The little princess left the tca-table and followed Helene. “Wait a moment, I'll get my work... Now then, what are you thinking of?” she went on turing to Prince Hippolyte. “Fetch me my work-bag.” The princess sat down and gaily arranged herself in her seat. “Now I am all right,” she said, and asking the vicomte to begin, she took up her work, Le charmant§ Hippolyte was surprising by his extraordinary resemblance to his beautiful sister, but yet more by the fact that in spite of this resemblance, he was exceedingly ugly. “It's not going to be a ghost story?” said he, sitting down beside the princess and hastily adjusting his lorgnetle, as if without this instrament he could not begin to speak. “Because [ hate ghost stories,” said Prince Hippolyte ina tone which showed that he only understood the meaning of his words afier he had uttered them, 25 aT Ugalde gL yo CSN pal ode La ity Gfly led lte ub taal 1S caySell Lael LAR aly aya pl abl ole ad JL el e UBM TA A) Laat lity atl pl ple 2 SN esl abige lS Leal oye BAN Bll hy tl Late alll thy Up pel sbiyDl Ulan y J] babes La cans gill Stef chaall Be CS 7 gles GET Ly pe tact = AOU a ll I] peg Vial pal te SSE od — edly Yeas (ye el Bet IN cel nyglSe cod] aa 18a — eb Nd yay ay ol iy oye lng Sy esha cacy tet ASU calew cy “EN cal get” cae OS el aah at SIE ah Lag, SIT Lt Ae eo BN le apy ASE Oy 58 Tet Ag tae le AS oly OE edb ol platy DIS be Ue pty pligwis At Scheel Lead Lal O55 oy) — salle Waa aI US 9 Ch peat cael cl ats = Lay Aa OF ag YY ke ne etl Wl le Da AYN ding) als 24