War and Peace, Book 2: 1805, Chapter 7 summary
Book 2: 1805, Chapter 7 of 365 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 7, Prince Nesvítski becomes trapped among soldiers, wagons, and fleeing civilians on a bridge exposed to enemy fire, while Váska Denísov demands passage for his squadron. Together they clear the crossing, allowing Nesvítski to deliver an order and the hussars to pass the resentful infantry.
What happens
- Prince Nesvítski is pinned against the bridge railing as soldiers and carts stream past under enemy fire.
- German fugitives cross with their belongings, drawing sexual remarks from soldiers and an apple from an officer.
- A supply wagon stops the crowd, and a cannonball splashes into the Enns.
- Váska Denísov reaches Nesvítski, threatens the obstructing crowd with his saber, and complains about the regiment’s movements.
- They force their way across, stop the infantry, and enable Nesvítski to deliver his order to a colonel.
- Denísov’s squadron crosses in formation while infantrymen and hussars exchange mocking remarks.
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What to notice
Denísov voices frustration with repeated movements and obstruction. His impatience drives his forceful effort to get the squadron across.
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What does Nesvítski do after reaching the far side of the bridge?
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