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Prince Andrew moved toward the door from whence voices were

heard. Just as he was going to open it the sounds ceased, the

door opened, and Kutuzov with his eagle nose and puffy face

appeared in the doorway. Prince Andrew stood right in front of

Kutuzov but the expression of the commander in chief's one sound

eye showed him to be so preoccupied with thoughts and anxieties

as to be oblivious of his presence. He looked straight at his

adjutant's face without recognizing him.

"Well, have you finished?" said he to Kozlovski.

"One moment, your excellency."

Bagration, a gaunt middle-aged man of medium height with a firm,

impassive face of Oriental type, came out after the commander in

chief.

"I have the honor to present myself," repeated Prince Andrew

rather loudly, handing Kutuzov an envelope.

"Ah, from Vienna? Very good. Later, later!"

Kutuzov went out into the porch with Bagration.

"Well, good-by, Prince," said he to Bagration. "My blessing, and

may Christ be with you in your great endeavor!"