War and Peace Volume 2 Book 6 Chapter 2

In which Prince Andrew, burdened by his duties, finds himself unexpectedly captivated by the joyous spirit of Natásha Rostóv and the tranquil, moonlit night at Otrádnoe, a setting so vivid and alive as to stir within him a restless curiosity. As he listens to the youthful voices and melodies drifting through the night, his soul is quietly disturbed by vague yearnings and hopes that seem at odds with his accustomed sober reflection.