# Pan Volodyovski — With Fire and Sword character guide > Pan Volodyovski in With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Volodyovski, Little Volodyovski, Pan Michael **First appearance:** 0001-ii ## Snapshot A tiny, cheerful duelist whose sabre is the finest in the camp and whose loyalty to his friends is even sharper. ## Who they are Volodyovski follows Zagloba through tavern brawls and election crowds, picking quarrels with famous swordsmen and finishing them in two strokes. Small enough to be mocked and deadly enough to silence the mockery, he hides a tender streak that surfaces whenever Helena is near. He matters because his blade and his devotion give the heroes a champion in every skirmish, and his unrequited admiration for Helena quietly complicates the rescue he helps lead. ## Relationships ### [Pan Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_zagloba) _friendship_ Pan Volodyovski and Pan Zagloba are close friends and comrades-in-arms, often fighting together and sharing adventures. ### [Bogun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/bogun) _rivalry_ Bogun and Pan Volodyovski are enemies on the battlefield, with Volodyovski being a skilled swordsman opposing Bogun's forces. ### [Pan Skshetuski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_skshetuski) _friendship_ Pan Skshetuski and Pan Volodyovski are close friends and fellow officers, fighting side by side in the war. ### [Princess Helena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/princess_helena) _friendship_ Pan Volodyovski is a protective friend to Princess Helena, assisting in her rescue and safety. ### [Pan Longin Podbipienta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_longin_podbipienta) _friendship_ Pan Longin Podbipienta and Pan Volodyovski are close friends and fellow swordsmen, sharing a deep camaraderie. ### [Bogun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/bogun) _rivalry_ Bogun and Pan Volodyovski are enemies on the battlefield, with Volodyovski being a skilled swordsman opposing Bogun's forces. ### [Pan Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_zagloba) _friendship_ Pan Volodyovski and Pan Zagloba are close friends and comrades-in-arms, often fighting together and sharing adventures. ### [Princess Helena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/princess_helena) _friendship_ Pan Volodyovski is a protective friend to Princess Helena, assisting in her rescue and safety. ### [Pan Skshetuski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_skshetuski) _friendship_ Pan Skshetuski and Pan Volodyovski are close friends and fellow officers, fighting side by side in the war. ### [Pan Longin Podbipienta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_longin_podbipienta) _friendship_ Pan Longin Podbipienta and Pan Volodyovski are close friends and fellow swordsmen, sharing a deep camaraderie. ### [Pan Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_zagloba) _friendship_ Pan Volodyovski and Pan Zagloba are close friends and comrades-in-arms, often fighting together and sharing adventures. ### [Pan Skshetuski](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_skshetuski) _friendship_ Pan Skshetuski and Pan Volodyovski are close friends and fellow officers, fighting side by side in the war. ## In the story ### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/v) Grieves over the betrothal of Princess Anna to Bodzynski; Skshetuski tries to console him. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxii) Guards the envoys, later sent with 500 horse to Cherkasi to rescue Helena. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxiii) Comforts Skshetuski and praises Zagloba's stratagem. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxv) Approaches Anusia for a memento but is rebuffed; his secret affection for Princess Barbara is exposed. ### [The Night March to Konstantinoff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxx) Comments on Zagloba's story, noting the beauty of Princess Helena. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxxi) Rushes into single combat on the dam, captures a Cossack prisoner. ### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxxiii) Present among the officers, breaks the silence to ask Zatsvilikhovski about the prince's mood. ### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxxvii) Participates in the rescue planning, offers his Russian dragoons for spying, and later congratulates Skshetuski on his promotion. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxxviii) Participates in the council and agrees to lead a separate detachment to Kupin. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xxxix) Mentioned as a 'wasp' and a reliable fighter; Zagloba hopes he is nearby for support. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xli) Leads a surprise night attack on Bogun's camp, capturing him and causing his flight. ### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xliii) Engages in a quarrel with Pan Kharlamp over Anusia and later discusses plans with Zagloba. ### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xliv) Zagloba's companion in carousing and dueling, known as a master swordsman; challenges Bogun to a duel and agrees to a delay. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xlv) Defeats Bogun in a duel with masterful swordsmanship, then helps carry the wounded Cossack. ### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xlvi) Kills Bogun in a duel, receives a ring from Prince Yeremi, and is tasked with telling Skshetuski to search for Princess Helena. ### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xlvii) Travels with Zagloba to Zamost, confirms Bogun's death, and discusses the search for the princess. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/xlviii) Travels with Zagloba, learns of Skshetuski's solo mission, and reluctantly agrees to wait at Zbaraj. ### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lii) Impatient for war and news of Skshetuski, urges expedition, duels over political disputes, and reads Skshetuski's letter. ### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/liii) Returns from a successful but grim expedition; brings the news of Helena's death to Zagloba and the princes. ### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/liv) Listens to Zagloba's story, questions him about Bogun, and later tries to cheer Zagloba with drink. ### [LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lv) Remains calm and prepared, checks his weapons, and places trust in divine protection over sorcery. ### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lvi) The little knight, alert to danger, interprets the fleeing beasts as a sign of approaching Tartar forces and urges haste. ### [Chapter LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lviii) Reprimands Zagloba for indiscipline, volunteers for the sally, and leads the attack on the Cossack shelters. ### [LIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lix) Covers himself with glory and kills the famous partisan Dundar in single combat. ### [Chapter LX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lx) Volunteers for the mission and detects the enemy's approach during the night watch. ### [LXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lxi) Discusses the tactical situation with Zagloba and later bids farewell to Skshetuski before his escape attempt. ### [LXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/lxiii) Arrives with Zagloba; praised for his skill and role in the escape. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/chapters/epilogue) Serves in Prince Yeremi's division and leads the dragoon regiment in the final slaughter. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_volodyovski - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters