# Pan Zagloba — Pan Michael character guide > Pan Zagloba in Pan Michael by Henryk Sienkiewicz. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Zagloba, old Zagloba, Gracious Pan Zagloba **First appearance:** 0003-pan-michael ## Snapshot A white-haired old nobleman with a good heart and a sharper eye, who counsels his friends in love, rubs his hands at their follies, and consoles the wounded with the privilege of age. ## Who they are Zagloba is the veteran schemer and storyteller whose advice steers Pan Michael's tangled affections, though he is not above enjoying the spectacle. He sees what others miss—Krysia's sadness, Michael's whirlwind nature—and, being tender underneath the bluster, goes to stroke her hair when she is grieving. His running commentary and long memory of old feuds give the household its comic and moral weather. ## Relationships ### [Pan Michael Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pan_michael_volodyovski) _friendship_ Pan Michael and Zagloba are close friends and comrades, with Zagloba often serving as a mentor and jester. ### [Krysia Ketling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/krysia_ketling) _friendship_ Krysia shares a warm, respectful friendship with Zagloba, who acts as a fatherly confidant. ### [Basia Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/basia_volodyovski) _friendship_ Basia and Zagloba have a playful, affectionate friendship with Zagloba often teasing her. ### [Pan Adam Novoveski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pan_adam_novoveski) _friendship_ Pan Adam and Zagloba are friendly acquaintances, often sharing drinks and stories. ### [Azya Mellehovich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/azya_mellehovich) _rivalry_ Azya and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba seeing through Azya's deceit and opposing him. ### [Pani Makovetski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pani_makovetski) _social_ Zagloba and Pani Makovetski share a cordial, gossipy acquaintance within the local social circle. ### [Pan Michael Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pan_michael_volodyovski) _friendship_ Pan Michael and Zagloba are close friends and comrades, with Zagloba often serving as a mentor and jester. ### [Krysia Ketling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/krysia_ketling) _friendship_ Krysia shares a warm, respectful friendship with Zagloba, who acts as a fatherly confidant. ### [Basia Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/basia_volodyovski) _friendship_ Basia and Zagloba have a playful, affectionate friendship with Zagloba often teasing her. ### [Basia Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/basia_volodyovski) _friendship_ Basia and Zagloba have a playful, affectionate friendship with Zagloba often teasing her. ### [Pan Adam Novoveski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pan_adam_novoveski) _friendship_ Pan Adam and Zagloba are friendly acquaintances, often sharing drinks and stories. ### [Azya Mellehovich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/azya_mellehovich) _rivalry_ Azya and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba seeing through Azya's deceit and opposing him. ## In the story ### [Pan Michael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/pan-michael) A companion of Pan Michael, known for his wit and storytelling, present in the discussions. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/iii) Offers wise counsel, decides to personally seek out Pan Michael, and reminisces about their shared adventures. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/iv) Travels to Warsaw, delayed by his fame; meets Ketling and plots against Boguslav Radzivill. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/v) Learns of Pan Michael's monastic retreat and vows to bring him back; confronts Prince Boguslav at a feast, defending his honor and the Constitution. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/vi) Visits Pan Michael in the cloister; uses a ruse about Ketling being wounded to persuade him to leave; orchestrates the plan with the hetman and others. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/vii) Hosts the ladies at Ketling's house, teases Pan Michael about the young women, and notices his sudden sorrow. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/viii) Observes and comments on the fencing lesson and the interactions between Basia and Pan Adam. ### [The Hetman's Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/ix) Mentioned as a source of information about noble opinion on candidates for king. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/x) Urges Pan Michael to marry, compares Basia and Krysia, discusses politics and the election, and plans to visit Pan Yan. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xi) Observes the romantic developments, teases Basia about Pan Adam, and expresses his preference for Basia to marry Pan Michael. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xii) Warns about Ketling's dangerous beauty, yawns during the love discourse, and prepares to return to Pan Yan's. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xiii) Writes to Pan Yan about marriage schemes, tests Ketling's loyalty, and orchestrates social hints about Krysia and Ketling. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xiv) Schemes to set Krysia aside and promote Basia for Pan Michael; receives advice from Pan Yan but continues his machinations; accompanies the group to Warsaw and later to the castle. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xv) Read Pan Michael's letter aloud and observed the reactions of Basia and Krysia. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xvi) Flattered by the vice-chancellor's praise, he is drawn into supporting Prince Michael's candidacy, though he later asserts his independence in the matter. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xvii) Tries to convince Ketling to stay and marry Krysia, then questions Krysia about her intentions. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xviii) Teases Basia and Pan Michael about their relationship, becomes deeply involved in election politics as a partisan of the 'Pole' candidate. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xix) Discusses the situation with Pani Makovetski and begins to suspect Ketling's involvement. ### [The Search and the Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xx) Organizes the search, reproaches himself for his role in the conflict, and returns with the men. ### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxi) Arrives astonished at the turn of events, initially fearing a duel. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxii) Visits the couple; advises on Basia's travel; expresses desire to return to war and seal his life with a glorious death. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxiii) Reads Pan Michael's letter, questions Mellehovich about his background, and comments on the Tartars' religion and Mellehovich's resemblance to Bogun. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxiv) Attends evening gatherings, dozes after drinking, and is the oldest and most experienced storyteller. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxv) Participates in the council, makes witty remarks about Pan Snitko's wit, and claims he always knew Mellehovich was a traitor. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxvi) Present at the gathering, comments on the difficulty of loving Turks and Tartars, suggests drinking something warm. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxvii) Accompanies the expedition, jokes with Basia, and persuades Pan Michael to let her join. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxviii) Present among the officers, he offers his own assistance moved by the women's tears. ### [Matchmaking and Ambition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxx) Banters Basia about her matchmaking and youth, offering cynical yet humorous commentary on love and marriage. ### [Azya's Ambition and the Tartar Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxxi) Informed of the conversation between Basia and Azya. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxxiv) Observes the dancing, makes a rhyming toast, and comments on Polish customs to the foreign guests. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxxv) Finds Pan Adam spying on Zosia, teases him, and later supports his marriage proposal. ### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xxxvii) Advises Pan Michael reluctantly; brings his lap-robe for Basia; pours her heated wine and bids farewell. ### [Chapter XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xli) Gloomy and missing Basia, discussing her journey with Pan Michael. ### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xlii) Takes command of the situation, sends for a doctor, calms the soldiers, and prays earnestly for Basia's recovery. ### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xliii) Helps care for Basia, argues with Pan Michael about delaying departure for Basia's sake, and dreads Basia's tears when they must send her away. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xliv) Jovial and nostalgic; reminisces about Pan Yan's household and his own past; teases the women. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xlv) Zagloba advises Volodyovski, proposes writing to the hetman, and decides to accompany him to Kamenyets. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/xlviii) Offers sardonic encouragement to Novoveski, but quickly retreats behind Volodyovski when confronted by the giant's intensity. ### [LI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/li) Discusses the war and Pan Pototski's arrival; comments on Pan Adam's condition and the threat of the Turks. ### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/lii) Not directly mentioned in this chapter. ### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/liii) Accompanies Basia to the castle; remains confident in Pan Michael's victory, making a sententious remark about Hamdi. ### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/liv) Proposes a crude response to the Sultan's letter (cutting off a dog's tail), but his advice is rejected. ### [LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/lv) Advises Basia to stay at the castle rather than return to the cloister, recalling his own sleeplessness after battle. ### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/lvii) Aids in carrying the fainting Basia out of the church during the funeral service. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/chapters/endnotes) Referenced in the note about the bishop who visited him at Ketling's house. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters/pan_zagloba - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pan_michael_se/characters