Chapter 7
We've now gone back in time a little, to go over Petya's experiences since joining the army. He's been feeling very grown-up. He begged to be allowed to be the one sent to Denisov, but his commander has banned him from actually taking part in any of Denisov's actions because Petya went a bit off the rails when he last faced the enemy. Since meeting with Denisov, Petya has decided that the commander is dumb and he, Petya, is going to ignore the explicit instructions he's been given.
Petya is delighted to be hanging out with Denisov and his regiment and goes around offering everyone shares of the little treats he's been buying himself, like raisins. A French drummer boy, Vincent, has been caught by the Cossacks that day, and Petya tries to make friends with him in French, and considers offering him money. The Russians have nicknamed Vincent Vesenny and Vesenya, because apparently even visitors aren't allowed to just go around in Russia without having multiple names.
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