Rostov smiled.

"My dear count, you were one of my best pupils--you must dance," said little Iogel coming up to Nicholas.

" Look how many charming young ladies-" He turned with the same request to Denisov who was also a former pupil of his.

"No, my dear fellow, I'll be a wallflower," said Denisov.

" Don't you wecollect what bad use I made of your lessons?" "Oh no!" said Iogel, hastening to reassure him.