Characters Present:
Nicholas Rostóv
Tsar Alexander
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
Location:
Tilsit
Tilsit
Nicholas Rostóv watches Tsar Alexander ride into the square and meet with Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who became an emperor in the peace that was established after the battle of Friedland.
Alexander and Napoleon exchange a few words, then Napoleon asks Alexander if there are any Russian soldiers that he would like the Legion of Honor to be bestowed upon.
The Tsar looks about, and for a moment, Rostóv thinks that he will be named, until the Tsar recommends a soldier called Lázarev.
It is noted that since the battle of Friedland, both emperors have doled out many an honour to their respective former-enemies.
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