Suddenly the broad muscles and lines of the count's face began to twitch.

The twitching increased, the handsome mouth was drawn to one side (only now did Pierre realize how near death his father was), and from that distorted mouth issued an indistinct, hoarse sound.

Anna Mikhaylovna looked attentively at the sick man's eyes, trying to guess what he wanted; she pointed first to Pierre, then to some drink, then named Prince Vasili in an inquiring whisper, then pointed to the quilt.

The eyes and face of the sick man showed impatience.

He made an effort to look at the servant who stood constantly at the head of the bed.