# Yevséyitch — Short Fiction character guide

> Yevséyitch in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** VI Yevséyitch, VI

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A named character, possibly a servant.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned as Volóydka; a cheerful escapee who dances after receiving provisions.

### [Sketches of a Siberian Tourist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/sketches-of-a-siberian-tourist)

Referenced as an old servant or attendant accompanying the narrator.

### [VI: Yevséyitch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/vi-yevs-yitch)

The sótsky (village constable) guarding the prisoner; a small peasant with roguish eyes, diplomatic and fearful of the powerful criminals, seeking guarantees from the authorities.

### [VIII: “Iván, Aged Thirty-Eight Years”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/viii-iv-n-aged-thirty-eight-years)

The servant who rushes out to bring the prisoner in.

### [IX: The Investigation Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/ix-the-investigation-continued)

Stands at the front of the crowd of witnesses, his face red and lips tight, evidently having reached a decision with the group.

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