The soldiers, swinging their arms and keeping time spontaneously, marched with long steps.

Behind the company the sound of wheels, the creaking of springs, and the tramp of horses' hoofs were heard.

Kutuzov and his suite were returning to the town.

The commander in chief made a sign that the men should continue to march at ease, and he and all his suite showed pleasure at the sound of the singing and the sight of the dancing soldier and the gay and smartly marching men.

In the second file from the right flank, beside which the carriage passed the company, a blue-eyed soldier involuntarily attracted notice.