War and Peace – Book 3: 1805, Chapter 13-tiivistelmä

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1. On night patrol, Rostóv struggles to stay awake and dreams of serving the Emperor.
2. French shouting and spreading fires wake him fully, and Bagratión and Dolgorúkov arrive to investigate.
3. Dolgorúkov calls the display a cover for retreat, while Bagratión doubts his explanation.
4. With permission to scout, Rostóv leads three hussars toward the French position, ignores a limit, and draws gunfire.
5. Rostóv reports that the sentries remain and gains permission to join Bagratión’s staff instead of remaining in reserve.
6. The narrator explains the celebration and gives Napoleon’s proclamation promising personal leadership and demanding victory.

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The sentence joins fear with pleasure in Rostóv’s experience of reconnaissance. His delight after the gunfire strengthens this connection between danger and excitement.

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