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 agrees to depart if Ilya is surrendered. Ilya reveals himself to Kalin, who feels slighted by this trickery, captures Ilya and decides to press on with the attack on Kiev; Ilya escapes and returns to Kiev. Through all these maneuvers, sufficient time has elapsed for the Rus' armies to arrive.