In the Emperor's suite all exchanged rapid looks that expressed dissatisfaction and reproach.

" Old though he may be, he should not, he certainly should not, speak like that," their glances seemed to say.

The Tsar looked intently and observantly into Kutuzov's eye waiting to hear whether he would say anything more.

But Kutuzov, with respectfully bowed head, seemed also to be waiting.

The silence lasted for about a minute.