" Well, what of it! I hope we'll get better acquainted," and he pressed Boris' hand.

" Do you know, I have not once been in to see the count.

He has not sent for me....

I am sorry for him as a man, but what can one do?" "And so you think Napoleon will manage to get an army across?" asked Boris with a smile.

Pierre saw that Boris wished to change the subject, and being of the same mind he began explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the Boulogne expedition.