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Pan Kisel

A Polish voevoda who believes negotiation can still stop the flood, he argues for restraint against men who want only blood.

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Also known as Kisel, the voevoda Kisel

First appearance: xiii

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Kisel is the voice of conscience and caution in the prince's war council, insisting that the blood of brothers should not be spent stubbornly. He honors Yeremi's military genius but refuses to expose his own men to what…

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Chapter XXVI
Writes the letter urging peace and loyalty to the Commonwealth, read aloud in the council.
Chapter XXVII
Voevoda of Bratslav, accused of being a traitor, advocates for negotiations, clashes with the prince over pursuit.
XXIX
The voevoda of Kiev initially argues for negotiations but after hearing of Krívonos's atrocities, agrees to join the prince.
Chapter XLII
The voevoda of Kiev; speaks at the council, imploring Prince Yeremi to take command.
XLIX
The voevoda Kisel, leader of the commission, is plunged into despair as the mob howls for his head, doubting his own policy of negotiation.
Chapter L
As a senator, he represents the king and insists on protocol, but is humiliated by Hmelnitski's arrogance.
LI
The voevoda, ill and exhausted, leads the commission and endures Hmelnitski's insults with resignation.
The King's Decision
Referred to as the chancellor, whose policy of negotiation is blamed for the disasters and who is now under universal hatred.

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