Monday, 25 January 2016

Volume 2: Book 6 - Chapter 23

Characters Present:

Old Prince Nicholas Bolkónski
Prince Andrew Bolkósnki
Natasha Rostova
Countess Natalya Rostova

Location:

Bald Hill Estate/The Rostóv home

Prince Andrew returns to his father's home to ask permission to marry Natasha.  The old prince grants his permission, but on the condition that Prince Andrew travels abroad for a year.  Prince Andrew agrees and after three weeks, returns to the Rostóv home.

Prince Andrew arrives at the Rostóv home and asks Countess Natalya Rostova for permission to marry Natasha.  Permission is granted, but Countess Rostova doesn't seem super happy about it, seeing how unhappy Natasha has been in recent weeks due to Prince Andrew's silence and absence.

Prince Andrew finally asks Natasha, who sobs with joy, but expresses some dismay at the prospect of a years separation.

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