Then in the 18th century, the dice turned, and Poles found themselves in the pickle. By the end of the century their state ceased to exist. The official political ties lost entirely between the two countries, but those who were persecuted in Poland, or on the ex-Polish lands could find safety in the Hungarian Kingdom. Hungarian intellectuals - especially those who were influenced by the new ideologies of the Enlightenment era - followed the events of the neighbour, articles and books were written about Polish topics, in poetry the motif of the Friendship appeared for the first time. Kościuszko was held in breddy high regards and after the failure of the Uprising he led, many rebel were hidden here.
During the November Uprising (1830) the Hungarian counties collected donations and offered monetary support. Some went to Poland and joined the military to actively participate. Our leading politicians and personalities of the Reform Era openly gave voice of their views on behalf of the Polish cause. When the end came, refugees of the Great Emigration were helped through the country so they could reach their western destinations. In '48-49 the veterans of this Uprising not just fought in our armies by the hundreds, but led them too. Until then they enjoyed safety in our country, despite Austria extradited Polish subversive elements to Russia, and they expected that Hungarian authorities arrest and deport such people. They didn't.