Yanush Radzivill

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

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

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

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

Prince Boguslav Radzivill

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

The Deluge

The powerful prince who betrays the Commonwealth by allying with Sweden, representing the theme of honor and betrayal.

VII

The powerful Radzivill of Birji is mentioned as being occupied with public affairs and projects to elevate his house, contributing to the disorder in the Commonwealth.

X

Mentioned as the prince voevoda who wrote the letter authorizing the commission for Kmita.

XII

Proposed as the commander to join; Zagloba praises him as an honest man and a soldier who will not surrender to the Swedes.

XIV

Extracts a solemn oath from Kmita; speaks of approaching trials, treason, and enemies; hosts a grand ball at Kyedani, moving among guests with polished manners and hinting at his plans.

Chapter XV

The grand hetman and voevoda of Vilna, deeply troubled by the opposition to his treaty with the Swedes, grappling with fears of abandonment and infamy, and attempting to win Kmita to his side.

XVI

The hetman who imprisoned them; his treason is the central conflict.

XVII

The grand hetman, now revealed as a traitor to the Swedes; reluctantly yields to Kmita's demands but remains vengeful.

XVIII

Hetman who betrayed the country to Swedes; prepares to suppress rebellion and orders prisoners moved to Birji.

XX

Hetman enraged by the battle of Klavany, pursues Volodyovski, and issues orders to Kmita.

XXII

Returns to Kyedani, confronts Kmita about the failed mission and the letter, suffers an asthma attack, and later attempts to justify his actions to Kmita.

XXIII

Hosts the banquet, announces Swedish victories, and tries to sway the nobility to his cause.

XXIV

Reveals his conditional alliance with Sweden and his ambition for the crown; sends Kmita to Prince Boguslav and Karl Gustav.

XXV

Gives Kmita letters and a pass, bids him farewell with fatherly advice.

XXVI

Referenced as the prince voevoda of Vilna; his letter to Boguslav reveals his plans to massacre confederates. Kmita reflects on his loyalty to him.

XXVII

Referenced as the prince voevoda who deceived Kmita and conspired with enemies.

Chapter XXVIII

Prince Yanush is the powerful magnate whose vengeance Kmita fears will be directed at Olenka.

XXXII

Referenced as the grand hetman of Lithuania who is waiting for Swedish reinforcements to attack the confederates.

XXXIV

Waits for Swedish reinforcements, discusses using Olenka as a hostage, and orders his squadrons to prepare for the road after learning of the confederates' unification under Zagloba.

XXXV

Receives Sapyeha's letter urging him to abandon the Swedes; considers the advice but decides to march against Sapyeha instead.

Chapter XXXVI

Mentioned as a powerful traitor and chief of dissidents in Lithuania.

Chapter L

Mentioned as the prince Kmita formerly aided, contributing to Kmita's reputation.

LIII

Mentioned as the hetman who led Kmita into treason, using an oath to bind him, and whose plans Kmita initially supported.

LIV

Referred to as the traitor besieged by Sapyeha at Tykotsin, deserted by his servants.

LVI

The dying traitor, abandoned and besieged in Tykotsin, reflects on his fall and dies clutching an image of the Most Holy Lady.

LVIII

Reported dead; his soul went out as the final storm approached Tykotsin.

LXIII

Mentioned as the deceased cousin of Boguslav, with whom Kmita formerly served.

LXXXII

Mentioned as Boguslav's cousin and former father figure, whom Boguslav claims he will sacrifice for the country.

XCIII

Mentioned as the traitor whose actions led to the devastation of the region.