“ Mot d’ordre ,” repeated the sentinel, barring the way and not replying.

“ Quand un officier fait sa ronde, les sentinelles ne demandent pas le mot d’ordre⁠ ⁠… ” cried Dólokhov suddenly flaring up and riding straight at the sentinel. “ Je vous demande si le colonel est ici. ” 124

And without waiting for an answer from the sentinel, who had stepped aside, Dólokhov rode up the incline at a walk.