# Hainán — The Duel character guide

> Hainán in The Duel by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A Tartar soldier in the regiment, often serving as an orderly.

## Relationships

### [Sublieutenant Romashov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sublieutenant_romashov)

_professional_

Hainán is Romashov's loyal orderly, serving him with quiet devotion.

### [Sublieutenant Romashov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sublieutenant_romashov)

_professional_

Hainán is Romashov's loyal orderly, serving him with quiet devotion.

### [Sublieutenant Romashov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sublieutenant_romashov)

_professional_

Hainán is Romashov's loyal orderly, serving him with quiet devotion.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/iii)

Romashov's Circassian servant, who has a familiar relationship with his master and proudly tells the story of his oath of allegiance.

### [Chapter VI: The Thread of Solitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/vi)

Romashov's orderly, who remains cheerful and active despite Romashov's insults, likened to a clumsy puppy.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/vii)

Found praying before a bust of Pushkin; Romashov reflects on their shared humanity but feels unable to shake his hand.

### [Chapter XI: The Name-Day Invitation and the Visit to Colonel Brehm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/xi)

Romashov's servant, who shares his poverty and helps him with the morning coffee.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/xv)

Greets Romashov with a broad grin and offers to fetch food, but is dismissed angrily.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/xxii)

Hainán is briefly encountered by Romashov in the hallway, performing his usual dance and informing him that a lady is waiting in his room.

## Links

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