Azya Mellehovich

Basia Volodyovski

Azya is obsessively infatuated with Basia, leading to manipulative and dangerous behavior.

Eva Novoveski

Azya courts Eva, using her as a pawn in his schemes while feigning romantic interest.

Pan Adam Novoveski

Azya and Pan Adam are antagonists, with Azya undermining Adam's authority and pursuing his sister.

Zosia Boski

Azya manipulates Zosia, using her innocence to further his deceitful plans.

Halim

Halim serves as Azya's loyal servant and accomplice, aiding in his schemes.

Pan Bogush

Azya interacts with Pan Bogush as a subordinate and later as a rival within the military hierarchy.

Pan Michael Volodyovski

Azya sees Pan Michael as a rival for Basia's affection and a threat to his ambitions.

Pan Zagloba

Azya and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba seeing through Azya's deceit and opposing him.

Basia Volodyovski

Azya is obsessively infatuated with Basia, leading to manipulative and dangerous behavior.

Pan Bogush

Azya interacts with Pan Bogush as a subordinate and later as a rival within the military hierarchy.

Eva Novoveski

Azya courts Eva, using her as a pawn in his schemes while feigning romantic interest.

Pan Zagloba

Azya and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba seeing through Azya's deceit and opposing him.

XXIII

Leads the Tartar escort, delivers Pan Michael's letter, is described as sullen and wolf-like, and is questioned about his uncertain origins. He is a good soldier but reserved.

XXIV

Sullen and wild-hearted, but brightens at the sight of Basia.

XXV

The young Tartar captain under suspicion; he is brought before the officers, remains defiant, and later whispers secretly with the messenger Halim.

XXVI

Mentioned as the favorite son of Tugai Bey, whom Pan Nyenashinyets plans to kidnap.

XXVII

Rescues Basia when she falls from her horse and kills Azba Bey.

XXVIII

The young Tartar who reveals the blue fish tattoo on his chest, confirming he is the son of Tugai Bey, amid claims from Pan Novoveski.

XXIX

Reveals his ambitious plan to create a Tartar nation in the Ukraine, positioning himself as the future hetman of the Tartars.

Matchmaking and Ambition

Discussed as the object of Eva's affection and the subject of Pan Bogush's prophecies of future greatness.

Azya's Ambition and the Tartar Alliance

Reveals his plan to become Hetman of the Tartars and seize Basia, threatening war if opposed.

XXXII

His ambitious plans for Tartar settlement and nobility are presented by Bogush to the hetman, but are rejected as dishonorable and dangerous.

XXXIII

Revealed to be the son of Tugai Bey, a prince and relative of the Khan, serving the Commonwealth.

XXXIV

Dances with Eva Novoveski but is fixated on Basia, vowing to possess her; speaks little to Eva.

Chapter XXXVI

Receives a letter from Pan Bogush rejecting his plans, falls into despair and rage, then regains hope after speaking with Basia.

Chapter XXXVII

Pleads with Pan Michael for Basia's help in his love for Eva; expresses gratitude and devotion; leads the squadron with wild delight at departure.

Chapter XXXVIII

Leaves troops at Mohiloff and Yampol under secret orders; behaves evasively toward Basia and shows hidden resentment toward Eva.

XXXIX

Reveals his true nature, declares his love and power over Basia, and attempts to abduct her.

XL

Reveals his disfigured face and murders Pan Novoveski in revenge; claims Zosia Boski for himself.

Chapter XLI

Basia is fleeing from him; his treason and flight are anticipated.

XLV

Referred to as Tugai Bey's son, whom the hetman hopes will be captured.

XLVI

Leads the Lithuanian Tartars and Cheremis in the vanguard of the Ottoman army.

XLVII

Recovers from his wounds and gains influence among the Turks, commanding Lithuanian Tartars. He is tormented by his obsession with Basia and his hatred for Zosia.

XLIX

The target of Pan Adam's raid, believed to be marching in the vanguard with his Lithuanian Tartars.

The Execution of Azya

Executed by impalement; his remaining eye is bored out by Lusnia. He dies in agony, his treason having profited nothing.