He came quickly up to Pierre and embraced and kissed him. “Goodbye, be off!” he shouted. “Whether we meet again or not⁠ ⁠…” and turning away hurriedly he entered the shed.

It was already dark, and Pierre could not make out whether the expression of Prince Andréy’s face was angry or tender.

For some time he stood in silence considering whether he should follow him or go away. “No, he does not want it!” Pierre concluded. “And I know that this is our last meeting!” He sighed deeply and rode back to Górki.

On reentering the shed Prince Andréy lay down on a rug, but he could not sleep.