Kalin then promises to depart if Ilya is delivered. Ilya reveals himself to Kalin who feels insulted by this deception, captures Ilya and decides to attack Kiev anyway; Ilya escapes and goes back to Kiev. With all the aforementioned manipulations, enough time has passed for the Rus' armies to arrive.
Kalin then pledges to depart if Ilya is surrendered. Ilya emerges from hiding to confront Kalin, who feels slighted by this deception, apprehends Ilya and decides to launch a surprise attack on Kiev; Ilya breaks free and returns to Kiev. Through all these machinations, enough time has passed for the Rus' armies to arrive.