Pan Michael Volodyovski

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Pan Michael Volodyovski are close friends and fellow soldiers, fighting together for the Commonwealth.

Zagloba

Pan Michael Volodyovski and Zagloba are boon companions, with Zagloba often providing comic relief and counsel to the valiant soldier.

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

Pan Michael Volodyovski is a staunch patriot and enemy of Prince Boguslav Radzivill, opposing his treasonous actions.

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

Pan Michael Volodyovski is a staunch patriot and enemy of Prince Boguslav Radzivill, opposing his treasonous actions.

Zagloba

Pan Michael Volodyovski and Zagloba are boon companions, with Zagloba often providing comic relief and counsel to the valiant soldier.

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Pan Michael Volodyovski are close friends and fellow soldiers, fighting together for the Commonwealth.

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Pan Michael Volodyovski are close friends and fellow soldiers, fighting together for the Commonwealth.

Zagloba

Pan Michael Volodyovski and Zagloba are boon companions, with Zagloba often providing comic relief and counsel to the valiant soldier.

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

Pan Michael Volodyovski is a staunch patriot and enemy of Prince Boguslav Radzivill, opposing his treasonous actions.

The Deluge

A valiant soldier and leader who actively fights against the Swedish forces, embodying national resistance.

I

Young warrior who led the Lauda regiment at Shklov; recovering from wounds at Patsuneli.

VII

Volodyovski, dwelling in Patsuneli and recovering health, gives tidings that the king will come in spring with new troops.

VIII

Leads the rescue of Olenka, duels and defeats Kmita, spares his life.

IX

Debates proposing to Olenka, soothsays his visit, and dresses finely to call on her at Vodokty.

X

Visits Kmita, confesses his own failed proposal to Olenka, offers Kmita a commission, and later goes to Vodokty only to find Olenka gone.

XII

Mentioned as serving in the Lithuanian quota under Prince Yanush Radzivill; the group hopes to reunite with him.

XIII

Expresses shock at the arrest of Gosyevski and Yudytski, and later confesses his love for Olenka Billevich.

XVI

Imprisoned with the others; struggles with his violated obedience to the hetman and observes the battle from the window.

XVII

Condemned to death by Radzivill but saved by Kmita's intercession; his life is spared and he is to be sent to Birji.

XVIII

Captive colonel, discusses Zagloba's escape and Radzivill's treason with fellow prisoners.

XIX

Leads the attack on the Swedish plunderers, defeats them, and later agrees to Zagloba's plan to release prisoners.

XX

Leads the Lauda squadron, decides to head to Podlyasye, and skillfully evades Radzivill's pursuit.

XXI

Condemns Kmita as a traitor and orders his execution. Shows some regret but insists on justice. Advises Billevich to flee to Podlyasye.

XXII

Escapes from Radzivill's forces and flees to Podlyasye, where he joins the confederates and strengthens the resistance.

XXIX

Mentioned as leading a squadron quartered in Shchuchyn.

Chapter XXXI

Referenced as the recipient of Kmita's warning and ring; Kmita expresses a desire to stand with him.

XXXII

Receives news of Kmita's attack and the warning letter; is angered by the loss of his men but considers Kmita's advice.

XXXIII

His letters rouse the colonels; he supports Zagloba's plans and leads the Lauda squadron.

LIII

Mentioned as having seized Kmita but later releasing him due to letters showing Kmita saved his life.

LV

Rebukes Zagloba for threatening army discipline, becomes emotional about his service, and later discusses his romantic feelings for Anusia.

LVI

Leads the soldiers into the chamber, confirms Radzivill's death, and shows reverence for the dead.

LVIII

Arrives in Lvoff with a squadron from Sapyeha, reports Radzivill's death and the fall of Tykotsin, and is reconciled with Kmita.

LIX

Leads Kmita through the city, calms him, and introduces him to the other knights as the Hector of Chenstohova.

LX

Bids farewell to Kmita, warns him about Boguslav, and expresses confidence in his mission.

LXVIII

Leads the Lauda squadron in the initial charge at Golamb, emerges unscathed.

LXIX

Volodyovski is stationed on the walls and reunites with Princess Griselda, reminiscing about Prince Yeremi.

LXX

Leads a scouting expedition and returns with informants about the Swedish king's movements.

LXXI

Leads the Lauda squadron in the ambush, personally defeats and wounds Colonel Kanneberg in single combat.

LXXIII

Observes Charnyetski's distress and comments on the envoys' return.

LXXIV

Present with Zagloba and Kmita, discusses the situation and Roh's fate.

LXXV

Envoy from Charnyetski, known as a famous sabre; negotiates with King Karl Gustav.

LXXVI

Leads the Lauda squadron in the charge across the Pilitsa River.

LXXVII

Distressed by the order to leave Charnyetski's command and return to the Lithuanian forces.

LXXVIII

Comments on Sapyeha's feasting and the expected improvement in discipline once the king arrives.

LXXX

Congratulates Kmita; attends council of war; reacts to Hassling's mention of Anusia Borzobogati.

LXXXII

Remembered fondly by Olenka as a genuine soldier and protector who advised her to seek safety in the wilderness.

XC

Present with the Lauda squadron, meets Kmita and Zagloba, and engages in banter.

XCI

Narrates the details of the battle at Warsaw, including Kovalski's attack on Karl Gustav and his death at the hands of Boguslav Radzivill.

XCII

Observes the battle anxiously and later entrusts Kmita with Olenka's safety.

XCVI

Mentioned as having led Lauda men who are still in the field; Anusia waits for his return.

XCVII

Returns with the Lauda men, brings the king's letter to Upita, and supports Kmita after the service.