Mr Wolodyjowsky

That is the third episode of the "Trilogy". Its plot is placed at the beginning of the war with Turkey and the first Jan Sobieski's victory. Shortly after the abdication of King Jan Kazimierz, a new king was selected - Michal Korybut Wisniowiecki (1669-1673). However, this one was chronically ill and incapable. The Turkish onslaught on the Poish Republic in 1672 surprised the country which was completly unprepared so defend itself. The Turks occupied Kamieniec Podolski and invaded Ukraine. To stop this march of destruction, the Polish king signed a peace agreement with the invaders. But the condition of it were not very favourable for the Poles. A great deal of the Polish territory become Turkish property, and more, the Poles had to pay an enormous tribute. This was outraging enough for the Polish people. The Parliament introduced special texation which produces the means for the Polish commander in chief to organise an army. He breached the peace conditions and attacked the Turks. His first victory took place near Chocim in 1673. This victory preceded Michal Korybut's death. Victorious Jan Sobieski became King of Poland.