Characters Present:
Bennigsen
Kutúzov
Ermólov
Count Rostopchín
Location:
Poklómy Hill
Ermólov returns from inspecting the lines, and tells Kutúzov that the army will need to retreat to beyond Moscow.
Kutúzov goes to Poklómy Hill, where he gets out of his carriage and sits on a bench. He is instantly surrounded by officers, and they have a serious discussion about whether or not to enact the retreat.
Kutúzov cannot bring himself to give the order, and decides that he must only trust his own judgement.
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