Book 11, Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

CHAPTER 13

 Natasha watches everybody around her packing to leave Moscow. She runs into some wounded soldiers are begs her parents to let them stay the night at their house to which they agree. Petya is excited about news of battle at Three Hills and the Countess is so frightened for him that she asks to be taken away.

Important Quotes

"The countess looked with timid horror at her son's eager, excited face as he said this. She realized that if she said a word about his not going to the battle (she knew he enjoyed the thought of the impending engagement) he would say something about men, honor, and the fatherland—something senseless, masculine, and obstinate"

CHAPTER 14

The Rostovs keep packing. A wounded man is brought to their door and it happens to be Andrew.

CHAPTER 15

Count Rostov contemplates giving the house to those who are wounded but his wife objects, saying that he should sell it and make money from it.

Important Quotes

Countess:   "She assumed her dolefully submissive manner and said to her husband: "Listen to me, Count, you have managed matters so that we are getting nothing for the house, and now you wish to throw away all our—all the children's property! You said yourself that we have a hundred thousand rubles' worth of things in the house. I don't consent, my dear, I don't! Do as you please! It's the government's business to look after the wounded; they know that."

CHAPTER 16

Berg comes to inquire about buying a dresser for his wife, Vera (the Count's daughter). The count waves him away as Natasha begs her parents to let them take the wounded with them instead of leaving them behind. She begs her mother who had previously said no, and finally the countess agrees. The Rostov's belongings are once again sorted through to make room for the wounded and their carts.

Important Quotes

Boris: "'Russia is not in Moscow, she lives in the hearts of her sons!' Isn't it so, Papa?" said he.

Natasha:  "Why, the wounded! It's impossible, Mamma. It's monstrous!... No, Mamma darling, it's not the thing. Please forgive me, darling.... Mamma, what does it matter what we take away? Only look what is going on in the yard... Mamma!... It's impossible!"

Countess:  "My dear, you order what is right.... You know I don't understand about it," said she, dropping her eyes shamefacedly."

CHAPTER 17

Natasha is not aware that Andrew is traveling with them, but Sonya and the Countess know. On the road, they see Pierre wandering aimlessly. Natasha remarks that he's not himself.

Important Quotes

Natasha:   "But what is the matter with you, Count? You are not like yourself...."
Pierre: "Oh, don't ask me, don't ask me! I don't know myself. Tomorrow... But no! Good-bye, good-by!" he muttered. "It's an awful time!"