War and Peace Volume 2 Book 7 Chapter 4

In which the Rostóv family and their companions gather with a great company of hounds and horses for a dignified hunt near the Otrádnoe wood, each participant keenly aware of their roles and the ancient customs that govern their pursuit. As the chase ensues with a solemn yet spirited air, the reverberations of hunting horns and the cries of hounds mingle with the quiet woodland air, embodying the delicate balance of anticipation and tradition that the sport commands.