# Stefan Charnyetski — The Deluge character guide > Stefan Charnyetski in The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Charnyetski, Pan Stefan Charnyetski, Pan Charnyetski, Vivat Pan Charnyetski, Vivat Charnyetski **First appearance:** 0007-i ## Snapshot A brilliant and fiery castellan who forges the scattered forces of resistance into an army and knows how to use a rogue like Zagloba. ## Who they are Charnyetski listens to Zagloba's account of bending the marshal with growing astonishment, then immediately calls for a horse to seal the alliance while the iron is hot. He is a commander who values both the sword and the wit, rewarding Zagloba's cunning while warning him not to mock the marshal too freely. His energy and decisiveness make him the rallying point of the Polish cause, and his willingness to march on Sandomir signals that the tide may yet turn. ## In the story ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/vii) Charnyetski's name is heard more frequently as a hero in the Ukraine, though his glory cannot replace troops. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xviii) Mentioned as a virtuous and beloved commander, contrasted with Radzivill's envy. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxiv) Mentioned as defending Krakow against the Swedes; praised as a good soldier. ### [Chapter XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxvi) Mentioned as having surrendered Krakow, though the news is exaggerated; he actually obtained the right to march out with his troops. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xl) Commands alongside Kmita on the walls; restrains Kmita from shooting before the Swedes fire; later speaks in the council in favor of defense. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xli) Makes final preparations for defence alongside Zamoyski; later observes a Lithuanian's daring. ### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlii) Charnyetski is on the walls, reading his rosary and enduring the cold. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xliv) Advises on sortie and witnesses the explosion of the Swedish gun; shouts that Babinich burst the gun. ### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lii) Mentioned as active in the federation against the Swedes, moving between locations. ### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/liv) Mentioned as a leader of the confederation and as moving against the Swedes with a squadron. ### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lvii) Mentioned as a leader whose name is increasingly on every lip, reflecting his growing reputation in the resistance. ### [LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lviii) Mentioned as the commander Volodyovski will be sent to assist. ### [LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lx) Mentioned as leading the loyal army; Kmita plans to join him to give aid. ### [LXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxvii) Sends a letter to Sapyeha calling for reinforcements against the Swedish king. ### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxviii) Commands Polish forces, uses guerrilla tactics, retreats after the battle at Golamb. ### [LXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxix) Charnyetski sends two squadrons to Zamost to rest and recruit. ### [LXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxi) Commands the Polish forces, orchestrates the ambush of Kanneberg's detachment, and leads the fifth squadron into battle. ### [LXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxii) Leads the Polish pursuit of the retreating Swedes; sends envoys to Lyubomirski and expresses concern over Lyubomirski's ambition. ### [LXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxiii) Anxious and troubled over Lyubomirski's potential refusal to join forces; later leads the combined armies in relentless attacks on the Swedish rearguard. ### [LXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxiv) Leads the Polish forces, plans and executes the capture of Sandomir, and meets with Sapyeha to coordinate the siege. ### [LXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxv) Mentioned as the leader who sent the envoys and broke his word to the king. ### [LXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxvi) Leads the Polish forces, devises the plan to cross the Pilitsa River, and inspires the cavalry charge. ### [LXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxvii) Receives news of Karl Gustav's escape, reads Sapyeha's letter, and reluctantly orders Volodyovski back to the Lithuanian army. ### [LXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxviii) Mentioned as a great warrior who is marching to Great Poland and Prussia; his troops are exhausted from many battles. ### [LXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxix) Mentioned as having placed himself in the way of Swedish forces, preventing them from relieving Warsaw. ### [LXXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxx) Arrives at Warsaw with reinforcements to take part in the general storm. ### [LXXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/lxxxi) Charnyetski leads his division in the storming of Warsaw and expresses anger at the disobedience of the general militia. ### [XC](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xc) Mentioned as a skilled commander who inspired enthusiasm, contrasted with Gosyevski. ### [XCVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xcvi) Mentioned as taking the Polish sword to Denmark after the war. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters/stefan_charnyetski - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/characters