Colonel Zagloba/Interactions

This is a list of interactions with Colonel Zagloba. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Reencounter 3 Retirement 4 Rehire 5 Story: Wadowice 6 Story Recap 7 Like Quotes 7.1 Bakhyt 8 Dislike Quotes 8.1 Priest Spasokukotsky 8.2 Mamai Introduction[] Ho there, traveler. You wouldn't by chance be one of the warriors of Prince Yarema? No, you are mistaken. Anyhow, perhaps you have seen Colonel Zagloba here? I am looking for him. You're in luck, son. I am Colonel Zagloba! You could sooner count all leaves in the forest than all the enemies I have slain. Were my hair as numerous as the foes I've brought down by my own hand, the barbers would've made a fortune trimming my forelock! The devil take me if I lie... I see you prepare for war. And if you call me to your side, only should feet would grow into the ground like roots, would I not go. Even then I'd tear those roots from the ground! I have a mighty thirst for Swedish meat once more, like a wolf thirsting for a lamb! Oh, aren't they scoundrels! Fleas must've gotten into their tiny stockings and bitten their legs, so they can't sit still at home and keep intruding on lands which are not theirs..." I have long dreamt of having a famous warrior for counsel. Excellent, then. Let us dine and then make our way! Just remember this: soldiers must be well-fed and well-paid at all times. I never skimp on provisions, old man. Worry not. I will be very useful to you, {sir/madame}, you can bet on that. Just one more thing before we leave, would you mind lending me {reg3} denars? I am ashamed to say it, but I have made myself a bit of debt here, staying in this tavern over the last few weeks and the tavern owners no longer believe that I am loaded with gold as I used to tell them. You know, things could get ugly here if they see me leaving with you before paying them. War tightens our belts oftentimes. So, no, sorry... I would be glad to accept you, but not yet. Please wait just a little while. This is no time for heartfelt recollections. Reencounter[] Even though I am hoary with age, I am still full of strength. You must take me with you, truly you must! Retirement[] Oh, son! My aching bones are telling me that my days of jumping around and swinging my blade have passed. I've got myself a little money, and I've a mind to buy a homestead where I shall meet my old age. Rehire[] You know, son, I may no longer be a young man, but the peaceful life does not feel right by me. All the moreso when there's enemies swarming all around! So if you should order a jug of merry wine brought for me, well, I would be glad to return under your command. Story: Wadowice[] Wadowice! The lands of Great Poland, the lands of my childhood and my youth... This is the earth that gave birth to Poland. Our gentry is the most freedom-loving in God's great world. And our king has always been elected, and ruled as a first among equals. If I should die, bury me in the quiet grove near my home village. Story Recap[] I am of the great Polish gentry, and a relative to powerful magnates of the Polish Commonwealth. Like Quotes[] Bakhyt[] I like that Bakhyt. He's a heathen hangman all right, but he's brave in a fight, and knows how to show his respect. And if I'm sentenced to death someday, I hope he's the one holding the axe. Dislike Quotes[] Priest Spasokukotsky[] Here's what, son! Since that damned thievish Priest Spasokukotsky is with us, I cannot be in peace. He pretends to be a saint, but in truth he is a thief and a swindler. If that Priest Spasokukotsky tries preaching to me one more time, I swear I will beat him black and blue, just like any gentryman should! Mamai[] There's a troublemaking Cossack in the party. You know who I mean -- Mamai. That one is a hundred times more trouble than he's worth. If he's to stay with us any longer, then I shall have to bid you farewell, son. He always guzzles down the vodka and sets his mind to thinking whom he should rob...