The Rostovs finally get set to leave Moscow one day before the French enter the city. As civilians stream out of town, the wounded soldiers are carted in and Natasha, in midst of packing, offers some disabled officers hospitality. Count Rostov comes home with the announcement that the police have left Moscow and the countess, terrified at the idea of uncontrolled violence, orders the servants to frenzied occupation. With a sudden burst of vigor, Natasha sets to work and organizes the packing. Late at night, while the housekeeper is still working, a wounded officer in a closed carriage is driven into the yard. Stifling a shriek, the housekeeper recognizes Prince Andrey.
