# Sub-Ensign Lbov — The Duel character guide

> Sub-Ensign Lbov in The Duel by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lbov, sharp-sighted Lbov, Ensign, Ensign Lbov, Sublieutenant Lbov

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A young, ambitious junior officer eager to prove himself.

## Relationships

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

_social_

Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval.

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

_social_

Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval.

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

_social_

Lbov is a boastful, low-ranking officer who seeks Romashov's attention and approval.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/i)

Tells anecdotes and jokes about officers and drill, lightening the mood.

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

Mentioned in the context of the officers' foolish customs with their servants.

### [Chapter VIII: The Officers' Mess Ball and the Duel Debate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_duel_2_se/chapters/viii)

Lbov is mentioned as 'sharp-sighted' in the context of the officers' gathering, though he does not speak.

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

Present at the drill and later joins the conversation among officers.

## Links

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