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Pierre has been hovering close to madness these past days. As the captain tells his stories of love and duty, Pierre's emotions and memories become hyper lucid. He reflects on his love for Natasha, of her love and betrayal of his best friend. Moscow is on fire, yet he observes the glow and sees beauty and poetry. - Adrienne

Adrienne Wetmore
from page 383-384, volume 2 of original text
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made 6/17/11
Pevear/Volokhonsky translation page 912-913