War and Peace, Book 15: 1812–13, Chapter 16 summary
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In Chapter 16, Pierre visits Princess Mary and Natásha, and their conversation about loss leads Natásha to describe her time with Prince Andrew before his death. Her first full telling of this experience reveals both happiness and grief, while Pierre becomes deeply concerned with her feelings and her judgment of him.
What happens
- Princess Mary explains that Natásha stays with her because she needs medical attention, and Pierre offers sympathy over a boy’s death.
- A discussion of faith gives way to Pierre’s questions about Prince Andrew’s final days.
- Princess Mary describes Andrew’s condition, while Pierre becomes increasingly aware of Natásha’s opinion of everything he says.
- Natásha recounts discovering Andrew among their traveling party and describes their three weeks together.
- Dessalles announces young Nicholas, and Natásha abruptly leaves the room in distress.
- Nicholas’s resemblance to his father moves Pierre to tears, and Princess Mary persuades Pierre to stay for supper.
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