Polish Weekly A . D . 1650
Interview with Mr . John Chryzostom Pasek
John Chryzostom Pasek
Good morning Mr . John . I ’ m a journalist from a local newspaper “ Plus ”. Could I ask you a few questions ? Yes , of course . It will be a great pleasure for me . You are an outstanding Polishof the Mazowsze nobility . Is it true you were banished ? Yes , I was a real troublemaker . I processed eight times and I was banished five times . It was caused by my behavior- disturbance of the public peace more strictly speakingbeating a nobleman and invasions on noble mansions . In 1700 I was sentenced to infamy . I processed with the owners of the leased goods . My name often appeared in the court file . Now I can proudly say that there isn ’ t any repression in my life . What is your attitude to the French people ? Honestly I am hostile , especially to Mary Louis and her surroundings . However , during Lubomirski rebellion I took the side of the king .
What did you deal with in the time of your youth ? In the days of youth , I was in the army , served in the division of Stefan Czarniecki , and more specifically in the armored regiment . I took part in the war with the Swedes , going then to Denmark , where l continued my struggle in the defense of the country . After returning to Poland there was not peaceful . In 1659 I had to go to war with Moscow . You are famous with your literary work “ Memoirs ”. What do they represent ? “ Memoirs ” share into two parts . The first describes my service in the army and second my territorial life . Creating an image of my turbulent life I used many literary genres and varieties of literary material . I used there , among others lyrical poem , eulogy , speech , excerpts of soldier songs , letters , battle descriptions and lampoons . What events in your life are the most important to you ? I think the most important events in my life are : taking part in Michał Korybut Wiśniowski and August II election and the military command against the Turks . Thank you very much for the interview . I think you are an example for the future writers . I wish you every success . Goodbye . I also thank you . Goodbye .
Agata Wilk , I Tb