Prince Boguslav Radzivill

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita.

Olenka Billevich

Prince Boguslav Radzivill manipulates and pursues Olenka Billevich, using her as a pawn in his schemes against Kmita.

Pan Sakovich

Pan Sakovich serves as a loyal subordinate and agent to Prince Boguslav Radzivill, carrying out his treacherous orders.

Yan Kazimir

Prince Boguslav Radzivill is a traitor and enemy to King Yan Kazimir, plotting to overthrow the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Pan Michael Volodyovski

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

Zagloba

Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba using his wits to outmaneuver the treacherous prince.

Anusia Borzobogati

Prince Boguslav Radzivill manipulates and seduces Anusia Borzobogati, using her affections for his own ends.

Kryshtofek Sapyeha

Kryshtofek Sapyeha serves as a loyal officer under Prince Boguslav Radzivill, participating in his plots.

Yanush Radzivill

Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Yanush Radzivill are cousins and co-conspirators in treason against the Commonwealth.

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita.

Zagloba

Prince Boguslav Radzivill and Zagloba are adversaries, with Zagloba using his wits to outmaneuver the treacherous prince.

Andrei Kmita

Andrei Kmita and Prince Boguslav Radzivill are bitter enemies, with Boguslav betraying the Commonwealth and personally wronging Kmita.

The Deluge

A cousin of Yanush Radzivill who arrives at Kyedani to support the Swedish alliance, deepening the betrayal.

XIV

Mentioned as having brought a Frenchman to direct the orchestra; his arrival at Kyedani is part of the ongoing events.

Chapter XV

Mentioned as a potential ally whose regiments and the Elector of Brandenburg could support Yanush Radzivill's cause.

XXII

Mentioned as being in Podlyasye with castle squadrons opposing the confederates, awaiting aid from the elector.

XXIII

Sends letters via Pan Suhanyets reporting on the confederation in Podlyasye and Swedish victories.

XXIV

Mentioned as loitering in Podlyasye; Kmita is to deliver letters and coordinate with him.

XXVI

Meets Kmita at Pilvishki, openly discusses his cynical political schemes, including feigning patriotism while secretly aiding the Swedes and plotting against confederates.

XXVII

Captured by Kmita, attempts to negotiate his release and shows calm defiance.

Chapter XXVIII

Boguslav has escaped from Kmita's custody, leaving Kmita without proof of his break from the Radzivills.

The Disguised Journey

Mentioned as a potential pursuer; Kmita's soldiers fear pursuit from him after the earlier seizure.

XXXIV

Proposes taking Olenka to Tanrogi to use her as leverage against Kmita, and discusses methods to retrieve the letters.

XXXV

Discusses Sapyeha's letter with Yanush; later publicly accuses Kmita of plotting against King Yan Kazimir.

XXXVIII

Appears in Kmita's nightmare, sneering and supporting Veyhard's words.

XLIII

Mentioned by Kmita as a major enemy, contrasted with Kuklinovski.

XLVIII

Accused by Kmita of lying about the plot to betray the king; his letter is questioned by the queen.

XLIX

Referenced as the source of Kmita's torment, having escaped and spread calumny against him.

Chapter L

Mentioned in the context of his letter, which fuels suspicion against Kmita.

LIII

Accused by Kmita of being the chief traitor, inventing the letter against Kmita out of revenge, and revealing his true intentions to destroy the Commonwealth.

LVI

Mentioned as the cousin who failed to bring assistance to Yanush Radzivill.

LIX

Mentioned as Kmita's enemy who removed Olenka; believed to be in Elblang with Karl Gustav.

LX

Target of Kmita's expedition; accused of defaming Kmita and delivering castles to the enemy.

LXIII

Mentioned as the traitor who calumniated Kmita; Sapyeha and Kmita plan to attack him.

LXIV

Retreating, ill and desperate, losing troops and supplies due to Kmita's harassment.

LXV

The pursued prince; he is ill and his forces are exhausted. He sends Sakovich as an envoy and holds Soroka captive.

LXVI

Sick with fever, taunts and threatens Kmita, refuses to release Soroka, and orders the execution.

LXVII

Antagonist whose forces are trapped by Kmita's Tartars; his infantry is attacked and overwhelmed in the night battle.

LXXIX

His division enters the city; he is ill from rage and melancholy after defeat at Yanov; moves to Pomerania with troops.

LXXX

Subject of Hassling's story: his obsessive love for Olenka, his proposal and refusal, and his subsequent illness.

LXXXII

Consumed by desire for Olenka, he struggles between his passions, superstitious fears, and political caution, confiding in Sakovich.

LXXXIII

Plots a secret marriage to Olenka using a false priest; prepares to march against Sapyeha.

LXXXIV

Apologizes to Billevich and proposes marriage to Olenka, using political arguments to secure consent for a secret wedding.

LXXXV

Recovers from illness, plans to march for Podlyasye, discusses seizing Billevich's money, and holds a council of war.

LXXXVI

Mentioned as the captor and threat; his victories over Sapyeha and Horotkyevich are reported, and he is feared as an invincible power.

LXXXVII

Prince Boguslav is retreating toward Sokolka, suffering from fever and military setbacks, with his campaign undermined by Babinich's attacks.

LXXXVIII

Returns defeated from Yanov, feverish and irritable; discusses garrison command and Sakovich's marriage plans.

LXXXIX

Writes to Sakovich from the campaign, detailing the fall of Warsaw, the Swedish king's plans, and advising flight to Birji.

XC

Collaborates with Swedish forces, sets a price on Kmita's head, and attempts to trap him.

XCI

Kills Roh Kovalski during the battle at Warsaw, saving Karl Gustav.

XCIII

Mentioned as having been captured by Babinich at the battle of Prostki.

XCV

Reported freed from captivity; Kmita regrets sparing him earlier.