War and Peace, Chapter 13 summary
Chapter 13 of 365 · Book 1: 1805 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 13, Natásha hides in the conservatory and watches Nicholas comfort and kiss Sónya, then brings Borís to the same spot and kisses him herself. Borís declares his love but asks her to wait four years before he proposes, and Natásha happily accepts their agreement.
What happens
- Natásha waits for Borís in the conservatory, then hides among the plants and watches him examine himself in a mirror.
- After Borís leaves, a tearful Sónya enters, and Nicholas follows to reassure her of his love.
- Nicholas asks forgiveness and kisses Sónya while Natásha watches unseen.
- Natásha brings Borís among the tubs, asks him to kiss her doll, then embraces and kisses him herself.
- Borís says he loves her and promises to ask for her hand in four years; Natásha accepts with delight.
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What to notice
Borís joins his declaration of love to a delay. Natásha treats the promised proposal as a firm agreement.
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What does Borís promise Natásha?
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