War and Peace Volume 2 Book 7 Chapter 3

In which the approach of a crisp autumn hunting season stirs a lively anticipation among the Rostóvs, as the natural world prepares for its wintry transformation and the hounds rest before a promising chase. The spirited determination of young Rostóv is met with earnest company and familial insistence, blending the rustic fervour of the hunt with the gentle warmth of home.