Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski

Princess Helena

Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski is Princess Helena's guardian and relative, fiercely protective of her honor and safety.

Princess Helena

Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski is Princess Helena's guardian and relative, fiercely protective of her honor and safety.

Princess Helena

Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski is Princess Helena's guardian and relative, fiercely protective of her honor and safety.

Chapter I

Mentioned as Skshetuski's commander, to whom Skshetuski delivered a letter to the Crimean Khan.

Chapter V

Holds court in Lubni; receives the Wallachian envoy Rozvan Ursu; decides to send regiments to Kudák but does not yet attach great importance to Hmelnitski's rebellion.

Chapter VI

Summons Bykhovets for a secret mission to the Saitch; later agrees to transfer the mission to Skshetuski, showing favor and trust.

Chapter XI

His letter to the koshevoi ataman is read aloud, demanding the delivery of Hmelnitski and peace in Christian lands.

Chapter XV

Mentioned as a potential savior; Skshetuski hopes he will join the hetmans and turn the tide.

Chapter XVI

Feared by Hmelnitski and the Cossacks; his reputation for crushing rebellion spreads terror and influences Hmelnitski's strategy.

Chapter XVII

Referenced as Skshetuski's prince and a feared authority; Zagloba fears his wrath if involved in Bogun's plot.

Chapter XX

Mentioned as a fearsome prince whose impending arrival Zagloba uses to scare the peasants.

Chapter XXI

His forces are stationed near Lubni; his reputation causes fear among rebels and peasants.

Chapter XXII

Receives Hmelnitski's letter, sees through the deception, orders execution of envoys, and plans military response to the rebellion.

Chapter XXIII

Welcomes Skshetuski with tears, urges him to bear his loss and prepare for battle.

Chapter XXIV

Leads the army from Lubni, swears an oath to crush the rebellion, and deals with forest fires set by Cossacks.

XXV

Leads the army through the wilderness, oversees the march, and bids farewell to his wife and court at Mozir.

Chapter XXVII

Leads the council and battle, decides for war, clashes with the voevoda of Kiev, and commands the hussars against Krívonos.

Chapter XXVIII

Sends Skshetuski on a mission to recruit colonels, but is disappointed by their refusal.

XXIX

Emaciated and gray-haired from struggle, he receives the bad news with tragic calm, then rallies his colonels and decides to march to Konstantinoff.

The Night March to Konstantinoff

Leads the army, holds a council of war, and orders the march toward the enemy after the fire is sighted.

XXXI

Commands the battle from Kruja Mogila; receives captured banners.

XXXII

Leads a strategic retreat and counterattack, defeating Krívonos decisively.

Chapter XXXIII

Struggles with his conscience and ambition, ultimately deciding to obey lawful authority despite the army's devotion to him.

XXXVIII

Referenced as the feared leader whose supposed approach causes panic among the Cossacks.

XLI

His division is the target of Bogun's expedition; later, his advice is ignored by the Commonwealth commanders at Pilavtsi.

Chapter XLII

Present at the council; refuses the command offered by the assembly, citing respect for the appointed leaders.

XLIII

Reflects on the decay of the Commonwealth and secretly leaves Lvov to gather forces.

Chapter XLIV

Anxiously observes the election, fearing negotiations with Hmelnitski will weaken the Commonwealth and that he will be passed over for command.

XLVI

Hears of Bogun's slaying with indifference, praises Volodyovski, and sends him to inform Skshetuski about the search for Helena.

XLVII

Travels with the king to Krakow; Skshetuski has sent a request for leave to him.

LIII

Comes to Zbaraj to assemble forces; excluded from command by the Commonwealth despite his military prowess.

Chapter LVII

Prince Yeremi takes command of the Polish forces, restores order, and inspires the troops with his presence and leadership.

Chapter LVIII

Commands the defense, surveys the Cossack works, and orders the sally despite the difficult conditions.

LIX

Leads by example, sleeping on bare ground at the rampart, drinking gorailka, and eating dried horseflesh, enduring toils beyond his lordly position.

Chapter LX

Accepts the knights' offer and sets the order of the mission; inspects the ramparts at night.

The King's Decision

Mentioned as besieged at Zbaraj, still holding out against the Khan and Hmelnitski.

Epilogue

Leads the left wing at Berestechko, armorless and bareheaded, initiates the decisive engagement and triumphs.