War and Peace, Book 11: 1812, Chapter 15 summary
Book 11: 1812, Chapter 15 of 365 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Moscow faces surrender, and Count Ilyá Rostóv orders luggage removed from his family’s carts to carry wounded men out of the city. The countess objects that their children’s property must come first, leaving his offer of help contested as Natásha questions the disagreement.
What happens
- A crowd disperses after Rostopchín fails to appear, while transport prices soar and household goods lose value.
- The Rostovs prepare to leave, and their major-domo refuses wounded men who ask for transport.
- Count Ilyá Rostóv hears an officer’s plea and orders carts unloaded to make room for wounded men.
- Matrëna Timoféevna tells the countess that luggage is being removed, including Madame Schoss’s trunk.
- The countess objects to sacrificing family property, and the count leaves without answering.
- Natásha questions her parents’ disagreement and notices Berg approaching.
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