Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

The next day, he woke up very late.Revisiting the impressions of the past, first of all, I thought that I would pay homage to Emperor Franz today, and I thought of the military and political ministers, the respectful aides and military officers, Bilibin and the chats of last night.He was going to worship, so he put on a set of parade clothes that he hadn't worn for a long time, full of energy, high spirits, and graceful posture, with one hand bandaged, and walked into Bilibin's study.In the study were four gentlemen of the diplomatic corps.Bolkonsky made the acquaintance of Prince Hippolyte Kuragin, secretary of the legation, and Bilibin introduced the other three to him.

The gentlemen who frequented Bilibin's house were young, well-to-do, jovial upper-class people who, both in Vienna and here, formed a separate group whose head, Bilibin, It is called one's own (lesnotres).This group, almost chiefly composed of diplomats, seemed to have its own inherent interests that had nothing to do with war and politics, the group was interested in high society, in the attitudes of some ladies, and in public affairs.It seemed that these gentlemen were happy to admit Prince Andrew into their group, considering him one of their own (they had respect for a few).Because people respected him, they asked him a few questions about the army and the campaign as a topic.Immediately, they started chatting again, with many random jokes mixed in, and talking about other people's merits.

"But it's a very good thing," said one, referring to the failure of a fellow diplomat, "and it's a very good thing because the Chancellor of Austria told him frankly that he was going to London to take office. It's a kind of promotion, so he can look at it like this. Can you imagine what he looks like now?..." "But worst of all, gentlemen, I will expose Kuragin to you; there is a man in adversity, and he, Don Juan, takes advantage of it. What a terrible man!" Prince Hippolyte was lying on a Voltaire chair, with his feet on the armrests, and laughed.

"Parlez-moideca," he said. ①French: Hey, tell me, hello, tell me. ②French: A woman is a man's partner. "Ah, Don Juan! Ah! A poisonous snake." Several people were heard saying in unison. "You don't know, Bolkonsky," said Bilibin, turning his face to Prince Andrew, "that the horrors of the French army (I almost said the Russian army) are more terrible than what this man does among women. Coming is nothing." "La femme est la compagnedel homme," said Prince Hippolyte, and began to put on his monocular to look at his crossed feet.

Bilibin and his friends laughed as they looked into Hippolyte's eyes.Prince Andrew saw that this Hippolyte was the buffoon of the group, and he was (it must be admitted) almost jealous because of Hippolyte's friendship with his wife. "No, I want you to taste Kuragin," Bilibin said softly to Bolkonsky. "He can confuse people when he talks about politics. Look at his arrogance." He sat down near Hippolyte, and wrinkling his brow, talked to him about politics.Prince Andrew and the others stood around them. "Le cabinet de Berlinne peut pas exp prime unsentimental B

mentdalliance," Hippolyte, looking meaningfully around the crowd, began to speak, "sansexpprimer...commedanssadernierenote...vouscomprenez...vouscomprenez...etpuissisaMajestelempereurnederogepasauprincipedenotrealliance..."① "Attendez, jenaipasfini..." he said, grabbing Prince Andrew's hand, "jesupposequelinterventionseraplusfortequelanon-intervention, Et..." He was silent for a moment, "Onnepourrapasimputeralafindenon-recevoirnotredepechedu28novembreVoilacom-menttoutcelafinira." Said he had finished speaking. "Demosthenes, jetereconnaisaucaillouquetuascachedanstabouchedor!"③

Bilibin said that his hair was loose with joy. Everyone laughed.Hippolyte laughed the loudest.It seemed that he was out of breath and uncomfortable, but he couldn't help it, and let out a wild laugh that seemed to lengthen his usually rigid face. "Well, it turns out, gentlemen," said Bilibin, "Bolkonski is always my guest, both in this house and in Brunn, and I want to give him as much as I can. The joys of local life. If it were in Vienna, it would be easy to do. But here, dansce vilain troumorave, it is more difficult, so I ask you all for help. II fautluifaiveleshonBneursdeBrtinn, ⑤ You are responsible for the theater, I will take care of the society, Hippolyte, and of course you will take charge of the affairs of the women."

①French: The Berlin Cabinet cannot express its opinion on the alliance, and in the latest note ... it did not express it ... Actually, you understand, you understand ... If His Majesty the Emperor does not change the essence of our alliance ... ②French: Wait a minute, I haven't finished yet... I think it is safer to interfere than not to interfere.and,…… It is impossible to think that the problem lies in the complete refusal to accept our emergency report of November 28... It must have ended like this. ③ French: Demosthenes, I can recognize you by the stone you put in your golden mouth.

④ French: In this loathsome Moravian cave. ⑤ French: You should invite him to have a taste of Brunn. "He should be asked to look at Amelie, it's so beautiful!" said one of his own, kissing the tips of his fingers. "In short, this bloodthirsty soldier should be inclined to benevolent views," Bilibin said. "Everyone, I may not be able to enjoy your hospitality, I should go now." said Bolkonski, looking at his watch. "Where are you going?" "Go to worship the emperor." "Ah, ah! ah!" "Ho! Good-bye, Bolkonski! Good-bye, Prince! Come back early for lunch,"

Several people can be heard saying in unison, "We're here to deal with you." "When you talk to the emperor, please try to praise the measures for the supply of rations and the distribution of the appropriate marching routes." Bilibin said when he sent Bolkonski to the reception room. "I thought in my heart that I should praise as much as I know, but I can't do it," Bolkonski replied with a smile. "Well, try to talk as much as possible anyway. He likes to see people, but he doesn't like to talk, and he's not good at it, as you'll find out later."