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This is the story about Hagbard Hamundarson and his brothers.

One morning they rode from their home to fight the sons of King Sigvor.

There was a feud between the families.

Sigvor had killed King Hamund,

and the sons had not yet had their revenge.

Revenge followed revenge.

Hamund's sons would revenge their father's death and fight.

Not with King Sigvor,

but with his three sons, their equals.

Such were the customs.

The Red Cape [AKA Hagbard and Signe. ]

Hagbard, we have been fighting since dawn with Sigvor's sons,

And we are all equally tired.

No! Equally fit. Are we not here to avenge the death of our father?

And now Helvin, you proclaim that you are tired?

We came at dawn Sigvald.

Since that time we have fought honourably.

Alf, Alger, brothers, you are just as tired as I am.

The sons of Hamund are just as tired as we are.

Sons of Hamund.

I, King Sigvor, slew King Hagmund in a duel.

Death and revenge will only yield revenge and death.

You have fought bravely and honorably with my sons.

Do you believe this will resolve anything?

Ride home with me and rest there.

Let us dress your wounds.

And let us bury our animosity.

They are coming.

Mother, how many of them are alive?

Who are you?

I'm a guest here. I'm Hake, son of Olaf.

And who are you then?

Signe, daughter of Sigvor.

To whom has Signe, daughter of Sigvor, been promised?

Haha, Sigvald! Look at Sigvald!

You fought me greatly.

I can't say the same about your defense.

Did you see Harbard's horse?

Yes I saw it Hamundur.

No horse is faster. He is called Hrani.

To whom has Signe daughter of Sigvor, been promised?

Hake, there.

But I'm not the one in his dreams.

Will I see you at the parliament?

Hildegisl, why do you give me such a scare?

Did I give you a fright?

You know quite well why I am visiting

and impatiently I await your reply.

Are you interested in someone else?

I tell you, Fatersborg is glorious.

We are richer than you think.

Is it Hagbard?

You smile Sigvor.

It pleases me that there is peace between the two families.

Fearlessly I can leave my gates open.

I can tell you

In the duel, your son hesitated foolishly for a moment

when he fought Hagbard.

Hagbard honorably spared his life.

While we stood there and waited Signe said

"Mother, how many of them return?"

And all my sons returned alive.

You shiver.

I could not sleep.

Nor I.

Isn't it strange.

I saw you just few hours ago.

My continence shines

and my heart rejoices

because we have settled our differences

and peace awaits us.

Peace between two houses

that have given us such strong lads.

Your father speaks of the strong lads here in the North.

He should see the lads in my kingdom.

In my family.

There you would see heroic acts.

What heroic acts have you performed?

I think of the heart.

Is he noble?

Is he strong?

Reliable?

And without vanity.

Your advice is sound, dear Signe, despite your age.

Did you hear what they sang?

Or is your mind elsewhere?

What did you say Hake?

They sang about a wolf in the forest. Shall we look for it tomorrow?

Evening's beauty awaits us.

Signe, let us go outside and talk.

So late? No I'm not permitted.

Stop staring at Signe Hagbard!

At Signe?

Is Signe not promised to Hake?

Bolvis, it is me, Hildegisl.

I hear so.

I need your advice. Do you need my gold?

I do not like this gathering. Follow me to my hut.

It's always good to have gold.

Only if one knows what is being exchanged for it.

Anything can be bought for gold.

Gold reigns over life and death.

Maybe.

And now, whose life and death?

The sons of Hamund are bored.

So am I.

King Sigvor made peace with them.

Did we hear that Hagard is going hunting tomorrow?

Let me see what I can do.

Your graces, it is time to call it a night.

We will go wolf hunting tomorrow.

Hradny, war is behind us.

How often does the linden tree get to gaze at us?

Each evening, Hagbard.

You know I have return home soon.

Yes, Hagbard.

That's true.

Will you follow me?

I will ride with you.

Do you promise me that?

I promise you that!

And my fidelity

and honor.

Good day Bolvis.

Sons of Hamund.

I was just looking for you.

Are all three of you here?

Our oldest brother went hunting with Hake.

That is unfortunate.

What's wrong?

I'm an old man.

And old men dislike conflicts and war.

And murder.

Why do you speak so?

I'm old

and blind

and that's why I'm not fooled by gestures.

I can hear the alluring words of peace, family ties and reconciliations.

But the same voices whisper other words in my ears.

A wolf is often in sheep's clothing.

What do you mean?

It was King Sigvor who made peace with you,

and not the sons of Sigvor.

I don't believe you.

We will see.

I'm an old man and I hate war.

I advise you to say to Hagbard when he comes back from hunting,

that you want to ride back home.

While there is still daylight to do so.

Do you, sons of Sigvor, know this poem?

Late in the evening,

they took their leave with spears and axes

and rode their horses hard the following day.

We know it Bolvis but why do you ask?

Because I believe it would be wise to gather your weapons.

Do you bring bad tidings?

Do you know that Hagbard rode out with Hake?

Yes, to hunt wolfs.

Look out or you might end up as the wolves.

Do you know this poem?

Words of love were spoken in the evening

and words of weapons uttered early in the morning.

I know of another poem where this is chanted:

Hagbard and Hake went hunting

but their weapons where not meant for wolves.

There are three of us, and only two of them.

Unlike the sons of Hamund, we are not cowards.

We fight fairly. You two against them.

I will take care of Hagbard if he does return from hunting.

Where are you going?

Down to the beach.

I hear it in the beating of hooves, now Hamund's house is done for.

Hagbard!

Why did you go hunting, you who are so cautious?

What do you mean?

Your brothers have, without provocation, attacked Sigvor's sons.

They are at the beach.

Which one of us will do the killing?

No one will ever hear of what happened here.

You ride out with me, come!

No, it's too late.

I swear, I will be back for you.

Here you see Sigvor, Hamund's sons have broken the treaty of peace!

It's impossible!

Bolvis is my witness.

Let it be known that Hagbard is an outlaw.

Omnipotent father.

I dreamt a dream.

You are so wise, I think you can decipher the dream.

What did you dream?

I felt like I was in heaven.

Signe rested by my side.

The light burned and died out.

Since you dreamt of Signe by your side, then she will be yours.

You were in Heaven and the light died.

Hagbard, Hagbard, you are the only one I have left.

Then I will find Signe again. But I'm an outlaw.

How can I, how can I approach Sigvor's estate?

I don't know Hagbard.

As a woman.

In a woman's disguise.

This is Gunnhildur, daughter of Hjartar Knuts.

She is here to learn handiwork.

Welcome. Signe will take care of you.

How happy they are.

Sigvor, I want...

I want to die.

I want Sigvald

Alf

and Alger.

I knew you would come.

I kept my promise.

Both of us will leave tonight.

What will we do if they find us tonight?

So nice to see all of you.

And your chest!

How hard it is,

and strong.

And yours is round and soft.

For so long it has awaited your touch.

He will inherit your strength

and your sharp eyes.

Who's here, so late?

Pardon King Sigvor.

Who is it?

It's Bengerd.

I beg your pardon.

What do you want?

Pardon King Sigvor.

Say what you want!

I think the unknown woman who came this evening...

What about her?

I think it is Hagbard.

Hagbard?

Dressed as a woman?

And my daughter?

I don't believe you.

Bengerd, you don't deserve the honor of living here.

You can leave at dawn break.

Yes but...

Go to your room.

Yes.

Prove that it is Hagbard!

Wake up everyone!

Hagbard!

I Sigvor, ask you to walk away from your shame.

Come out from Signe's room!

I swear that if you die so will I.

If I see you die, then i will burn myself to death,

and meet you again in heaven.

Don't add to your misdeeds.

Surrender!

One more step and I will kill him.

Why do you hesitate? Chop him!

Stop!

Dress him in male clothes and bring him to the hall.

There we will judge his case.

King Sigvor, revenge his disgrace towards you, under your own roof.

Don't listen to my brother. Pass a milder judgment.

Why can't we stop these killings?

Rather, use Hagbard's strength to your advances.

Listen to the words of Bilvis the wise.

Look around Sigurd.

Hagbard would be of use to the family.

Why did you sneak into my estate?

Because I love your daughter, Signe.

Quench your thirst!

For the last time

Fill yourself with courage

Hagbard, son of Hamund

before your soul will be tortured in the flames of hell.

There I will meet your sons

who betrayed my brothers and killed them.

Grant me one wish. Allow me to see how my death will look, from up there.

Take my cape and raise it.

Even if I had one thousand lives

they would be of no value.