War and Peace, Book 14: 1812, Chapter 4 summary
Book 14: 1812, Chapter 4 of 365 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 4, Denísov leads his rain-soaked men through the forest while worrying about an attack on a French transport, then receives a dispatch from Pétya Rostóv. He lets Pétya stay until the next day and takes him toward the French camp to inspect the intended target.
What happens
- Denísov and his men ride through heavy rain with a captured French drummer boy.
- Hungry and impatient, Denísov awaits news from Dólokhov and fears another guerrilla band might seize the transport first.
- Pétya Rostóv arrives with Komaróv and delivers a wet dispatch from a German general.
- Denísov recognizes Pétya, whose attempt at formal military behavior gives way to delighted familiarity.
- The general repeats his demand for a joint attack, and Denísov allows Pétya to remain until tomorrow.
- Denísov sends his adjutant to seek Dólokhov and rides with Pétya and the esaul toward Shámshevo to inspect the French camp.
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