The Gambler: кто есть кто, хронология и места

The narrator returns to the General’s household, and Polina gives him money to gamble for her.

The narrator turns Polina’s hundred gülden into sixteen hundred, but she rejects his refusal to gamble again.

An unanswered telegram about the General’s mother troubles the household, while the narrator examines its debts and attachments.

The narrator briefly wins thousands at roulette before losing all the money Polina entrusted to him.

Polina reveals her debt and tests the narrator’s declared obedience by ordering him to provoke Baroness Burmergelm.

Alexis insults the Baron and Baroness, and the General dismisses him.

De Griers fails to stop Alexis’s planned confrontation until a note from Polina secures his agreement.

Mr. Astley explains how Blanche’s past makes another dispute with the Baron dangerous.

The Grandmother arrives alive, mocks the household’s inheritance hopes, and refuses the General money.

The Grandmother insists on visiting the Casino and wins heavily at roulette.

The Grandmother distributes winnings and demands another casino visit, alarming those who depend on her fortune.

The Grandmother loses heavily, orders preparations for Moscow, then returns to gambling instead.

The Grandmother departs with borrowed money, and Alexis finds Polina waiting in his room.

After reading De Griers’ farewell letter, Alexis rushes to gamble and returns with enormous winnings for Polina.

Polina throws Alexis’s offered money at him and seeks refuge with Mr. Astley.

Alexis accepts Blanche’s invitation and leaves for Paris with her and the Widow de Cominges.

Blanche spends Alexis’s money in Paris, then marries the General after his arrival.

Alexis recounts debt, imprisonment, service as a valet, and continued gambling.

Mr. Astley reveals that Polina loves Alexis, but Alexis still looks to gambling for recovery.