"Where would I not go at the countess` command!" said Denisov, who at the Rostovs` had jocularly assumed the role of Natasha`s knight. "I`m even weady to dance the pas de chale."

"How it will be there I don`t know, but all will be well!" thought Rostov.

"Under no ensign of war which I can observe," answered Rebecca.

And rapidly opening the door he went resolutely out onto the balcony. The talking instantly ceased, hats and caps were doffed, and all eyes were raised to the count.