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The word of command rang out, and again the regiment quivered, as

with a jingling sound it presented arms. Then amidst a dead

silence the feeble voice of the commander in chief was heard. The

regiment roared, "Health to your ex... len... len... lency!" and

again all became silent. At first Kutuzov stood still while the

regiment moved; then he and the general in white, accompanied by

the suite, walked between the ranks.