Police Inspector Ochumelov was walking through the market. He has an overcoat on, a doll in his hand and a constable behind him. The color of his hair is red, the sieve in his hand is full of confiscated gooseberries. There is no response anywhere.... The market is completely empty.... The doors of small shops and inns are suddenly open to the world like hungry mouths. Not even a beggar stands nearby.

Suddenly, a voice was heard, you came to bite, right? Don't leave him. There is no law to bite. catch it! Hey!

A dog barking was also heard. Ochumelov looked up and saw a dog coming out of the Pichugin shopkeeper's woods at three paces, pursued by a man in his tattered iron-on shirt, his overcoat unbuttoned, his whole body bent forward. Stunned, the man grabbed the dog's back. The dog barked again, and the cry of 'Catch it!' Many drowsy faces peeked out from the shops as if the earth had swelled and crowded the woods.

The constable said, 'It seems like there is no law, sir.

Ochumelov turned and shuffled toward the crowd. Right in front of the gate of Kathgola, he noticed the statue in an unbuttoned waistcoat, standing with his right hand raised, showing his blood-stained finger to everyone. His drunken eyes are saying, 'I will see Shala.' The finger is the target of his victory. Ochumelov knows the man Sakra Khryukin. Right in the middle of the crowd sits the accused, a Borzoi puppy with a pointed nose and a yellow mark on its back. His whole body is shaking. He sat with his front legs apart, eyes full of distress and fear.

Pushing the crowd to enter, Ochumelov asked, what is the matter? What did you put on? What did you raise your finger for? Who was shouting?

Khryukin started with a little hair on his fisted hand, I, my lord, was walking in my mind, doing no harm to anyone. That's it, that's Mitry, Mitrich Ur, the stick was needed, sir, it's so good, sir, this puppy came and bit him at once. Please understand that we have to work hard to eat, my business is not that simple, so let us compensate you. At that speed, the finger won't move for a week. There is no such thing in the law, sir, do we have to tolerate the wild beasts? If everything bites

But what is happiness in life remains unknown. Hmm! is Ochumelov said sternly, frowning, 'Well, well!... Whose dog is this? I am not giving up easily. I will show the fun of leaving the dog! It's time to take notice of the gentlemen who don't want to obey the law. I will impose such a fine on the school that the education will be done; What is the meaning of letting cows and sheep dogs graze in many states? I feel how much rice is in how much rice.

Turning to the constable, Ochumelov growled, 'Eldibin, search whose dog it is, and write a statement too. It seems that this dog is not angry

It can't be done, it needs to be removed now!... Whose dog is this, answer, whose dog?

Someone from the crowd exclaimed, 'It seems to be General Zhigalov's dog.'

General Zhigalov? Hmm! Edirin, take off my coat... ugh it's hot! It looks like it will rain. The inspector looked at Khryukin but one thing did not enter my mind, how did you get bitten? Bitten on the finger, what is it like? This is just a baby dog ​​and you are such a drunk girl? You nailed your nails and fingers and now you are wondering if you can recover the damages. I have nothing left to recognize you, all of you are devils.

And the man went to put a cigarette in the dog's nose to make fun of Huzur. The dog has also bitten. That Khryukin lord is always a scoundrel.

What are you talking about, where are Tara's eyes! Did you see me sneeze? But why are you talking? Lord's wisdom is considered.

Do not argue, do not argue!

It's not the General's dog! 'The general has no such dog,' said the constable discreetly. All his dogs are hounds. You know right?

I know exactly, sir.

That's right, I thought so! The General's dogs are all expensive, high-quality dogs. "And I don't want to look at it, I'm shocked," she snarled. Does anyone keep such a dog? Are you sick? Do you know what would happen if you saw such a dog in Petersburg? The law did not look at it, and if it found ashes, it would have finished the round. Khryukin, remember you were bitten. , the matter will not be easy to teach it is time ...

The constable began to say to himself, 'It may turn out to be the General's dog at last. What can be said by appearance? That day I saw a dog in the general's yard.

It is the general's dog. said someone from the crowd.

Huh... Eldirin put on the coat... How is it blowing, it's cold.... Ask General about it. Say, I got the dog and sent it. Tell me not to leave it on the street. Maybe an expensive dog. If all the pigs keep blowing their noses with cigarettes, how long will it take for such an expensive dog to strike twelve? The dog is a cute animal..... and you are amazing, hands down soon! Who are you pointing fingers like Uzbuk? It's your fault....

The general's cook has arrived. Let's ask him......... Oh brother Prokhar, come to Bapu Eta! Look carefully, is the dog yours?

Agree! We didn't have any such dog even during Kasmin.

Bus, bus! If the matter is understood. 'Bewarish is a dog,' said Ochumelov. What will happen if you stand up and walk around. I say stray dog, bus, let's get rid of it and get rid of the trouble.......

But Prokhar said, 'It is not ours. Recently the general's brother has arrived, it is his dog. Our General has no fondness for Borzoi dogs. But his brother preferred to go...

What did you say, the general's brother? Has Vladimir Ivanitch come? cried Ochumelov, his whole face filled with an unearthly smile, Kand. And

I know! Stay now understand!

Prokhar called the dog and left the woods. The crowd laughed at Khryukin. Ochumelov threatened, 'Don't wait, I'll show you later. Then he pulled on his overcoat and walked through the market.