Chapter 17
After the Emperor leaves Moscow, life goes back to normal and it's hard to believe that Russia is really at war or in any danger. The only thing that brings the patriotic fervor back are the calls for men and money. As the French get closer, the people of Moscow become more frivolous rather than acknowledging the danger, which is very human. There's a lot of descriptions of the jokes people are making, and buried in there is the observation that Pierre has donated a great deal to the war effort and also intends to ride at the head of his regiment. Pierre denies this rumour when Julie brings it up. They also talk about the Rostovs who are remaining in Moscow while they are waiting for Petya, who has been transferred to Pierre's regiment. Natasha is better. They also gossip about Mary, and how romantic it was that Nicolai saved her.
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