War and Peace: resumen de Book 5: 1806–07, Chapter 4

Qué sucede

1. Willarski leads the blindfolded Pierre through passages, and Pierre repeats an oath while holding compasses against his breast.
2. Pierre sees men pointing swords at him before his blindfold is replaced and then removed again.
3. Briefly afraid of ridicule, Pierre overcomes his doubts and prostrates himself before the altar.
4. The Grand Master explains the apron, trowel, and gloves, and Pierre receives instruction in the Lodge’s symbols and rules.
5. Moved by teachings about equality and kindness, Pierre welcomes the men as brothers and contributes the same amount as the others.
6. Pierre returns home feeling separated from his former habits and way of life.

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The instruction makes kindness a duty even toward enemies. It belongs to the closing rules that Pierre manages to follow and remember.

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