War and Peace · secondary
the chief steward
fictional · male
The chief steward of Pierre's estates, who is cunning and manipulative, often opposing Pierre's intentions regarding the serfs.
Appearances
- First: Book FIVE · Chapter X · ¶ 3
- Latest: Book FIVE · Chapter X · ¶ 18
Quotations
“The chief steward expressed great sympathy with Pierre’s intentions”
“The chief steward, who considered the young count’s attempts almost insane”
“The chief steward, a very stupid but cunning man”