He longed to show that love in some way and knowing that this was impossible was ready to cry.

The Tsar called the colonel of the regiment and said a few words to him.

"Oh God, what would happen to me if the Emperor spoke to me?" thought Rostov.

" I should die of happiness!" The Tsar addressed the officers also: "I thank you all, gentlemen, I thank you with my whole heart.

" To Rostov every word sounded like a voice from heaven.