"I am waiting, Your Majesty," answered Kutuzov, bending forward respectfully.

The Emperor, frowning slightly, bent his ear forward as if he had not quite heard.

"Waiting, Your Majesty," repeated Kutuzov.

(Prince Andrew noted that Kutuzov's upper lip twitched unnaturally as he said the word "waiting.

" ) "Not all the columns have formed up yet, Your Majesty.