Leo Tolstoy
- War and Peace
Prince Andrei, feeling the urgency of his questions, at first reluctantly, then with increasing animation, and from habit unconsciously falling into French, commenced explaining the operational plan of the proposed campaign. He told him how an army of ninety thousand was to threaten Prussia in order to put an end to her neutrality and draw her into the war.
Leo Tolstoy
- War and Peace
Fearing that this way something he might be blamed for, the regimental commander made no reply. Just then the hussar noticed the face of the red-nosed captain with his stomach pulled in, and mimicked his expression and posture so perfectly that Nesvitsky was unable to stifle a laugh. Kutuzov turned around. With perfect control of his features, the hussar managed to get in a grimace as Kutuzov turned, before assuming the most innocent, serious, and respectful expression.
