War and Peace Volume 2 Book 7 Chapter 6

In which the spirited Rostóv family partakes in a lively hunt, encountering a dispute over territorial rights and boasting of their beloved borzois’ agility and determination, their fervour rising as a swift hare becomes the centre of keen competition. Amidst the dusty fields and spirited cries, old rivalries are momentarily softened by shared passion, and a young count’s satisfaction grows as he witnesses the prowess of his cherished hounds.