Seeing that smile, Rostov involuntarily smiled himself and felt a still stronger flow of love for his sovereign.

He longed to show that love in some way and knowing that this was impossible was ready to cry.

The Tsar called the colonel of the regiment and said a few words to him.

"Oh God, what would happen to me if the Emperor spoke to me?" thought Rostov.

" I should die of happiness!" The Tsar addressed the officers also: "I thank you all, gentlemen, I thank you with my whole heart.