1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,162 WWW.MY-SUBS.CO 1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:13,160 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:14,040 --> 00:00:17,320 Aethelhelm plotted to unseat King Edward 3 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:20,200 and put his grandson Aelfweard on the throne. 4 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:24,920 You are a fine and true young man who will one day be a mighty king. 5 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:29,480 He planned to have the visionary Aalys killed on her pilgrimage to Lindisfarne. 6 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:32,360 And blamed the murder on the Danes. 7 00:00:32,440 --> 00:00:35,360 You do realize this could start a war between Christian and Dane. 8 00:00:35,440 --> 00:00:36,840 Hopefully, yes. 9 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:42,080 But unknown to him, his daughter, Queen Aelflaed, journeyed with Aalys. 10 00:00:42,160 --> 00:00:43,640 I am the visionary! 11 00:00:44,240 --> 00:00:45,160 Who did this? 12 00:00:45,240 --> 00:00:49,640 They were sent from the king of Jorvik. They said Sigtryggr wanted vengeance. 13 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:53,440 Despite Brida taking Father Pyrlig as her prisoner, 14 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,280 a bond has formed between them. 15 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,080 I accept your offer of safe passage and protection. 16 00:00:58,160 --> 00:00:59,400 Take me to Uhtred. 17 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:03,720 Aelswith has made a new plan to protect her granddaughter, Aelfwynn. 18 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:08,520 I have chosen you a husband, someone you know. I will explain. 19 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:13,000 Aethelhelm's men marched on the Danes of Rumcofa in revenge 20 00:01:13,080 --> 00:01:15,680 for the attack on the pilgrims. 21 00:01:16,880 --> 00:01:20,920 Osferth was among those who fell defending them. 22 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:25,000 Aethelhelm has discovered what his plotting has cost him. 23 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:27,400 Your daughter was traveling with the pilgrims. 24 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:28,880 And was also slaughtered. 25 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:33,320 And ow, both King Edward and Sigtryggr prepare for war. 26 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:36,200 His wife... for mine. 27 00:01:36,280 --> 00:01:39,160 Sigtryggr! Sigtryggr! Sigtryggr... 28 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,800 Destiny, is all! 29 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:58,600 Edward knows nothing of what he's unleashed. 30 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:00,800 Truly he has stirred the hornet's nest. 31 00:02:02,600 --> 00:02:03,640 Two days! 32 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:10,400 In two days we mount the heads of Saxon turds on spikes! 33 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,080 Brother... 34 00:02:15,759 --> 00:02:20,000 I have spoken with the men and all agree. We should surprise them on the road. 35 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:22,640 No. The king has chosen the battle site. 36 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:24,280 Sigtryggr, they outnumber us. 37 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:27,560 If Edward thinks numbers will win this, his arrogance will be his undoing. 38 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:30,200 - He believes we're at his mercy. - It is not wise, brother. 39 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,120 But it is necessary, Rognvaldr. 40 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:35,040 Our people will paint the land with Saxon blood. 41 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,000 If you're afraid, you may stand down. 42 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:40,400 All who fight as brothers, fight as one. 43 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:43,360 We attack from the high hill! 44 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:03,080 Sigtryggr hopes that by attacking from high terrain, he can overwhelm us. 45 00:03:03,160 --> 00:03:05,280 But we will turn his attack to our advantage. 46 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,240 We launch our assault here with 300 men. 47 00:03:09,320 --> 00:03:12,040 Danes attack, yes, but it will give us the time to move here 48 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:13,240 and take out their vanguard. 49 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:15,880 Those men will most likely be lost. 50 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,240 Then they shall be lost with honor. 51 00:03:21,560 --> 00:03:25,120 It is the price we must pay to protect our kingdoms from the heathens. 52 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,480 Ensure Lord Aethelhelm is located and told of our intentions. 53 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:36,760 King Edward is camped 20 miles from here and the Danes are marching. 54 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:40,960 The men grow tired of waiting, but they remain loyal. 55 00:03:41,040 --> 00:03:43,320 Good. Then we wait. 56 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:47,280 In Edward's hour of need, we ride to the Saxons' aid. 57 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:50,840 We must watch the young Aethelstan. Keep him close. 58 00:03:50,920 --> 00:03:54,200 There are those that have ambitions for the boy. 59 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:57,680 You are now Aelfweard's one true ally. 60 00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:00,440 Yes. 61 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:07,800 Let us therefore pray my daughter's sacrifice may yet bear fruit. 62 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,000 Keep an eye on Aethelstan. 63 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:27,600 Lord, we must rest the horses. 64 00:04:30,680 --> 00:04:33,520 Eat faster. We have men to kill. 65 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:37,160 Edward will have camped north. 66 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:41,400 - What if he's already moved on? - Then we catch up to him. 67 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:45,680 We find the king and then we seize Aethelhelm. 68 00:04:46,840 --> 00:04:49,800 Each man take a limb and we tear him into quarters. 69 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:53,120 There are only three of us, Lord. 70 00:04:57,720 --> 00:04:59,760 Osferth's spirit will stand in place. 71 00:04:59,840 --> 00:05:02,800 His spirit is busy taunting the fool that got him killed. 72 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:05,000 You're not guilty of this, Finan. 73 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:08,600 Save your anger for the ones that are. 74 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:11,560 Aethelhelm will get what is coming to him. 75 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:16,960 But first we must avert this war. 76 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:21,440 We cannot linger here. 77 00:06:21,520 --> 00:06:23,400 Where is Cynlaef? 78 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:26,040 Perhaps he resists the offer of my hand. 79 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:30,720 Unlikely. You allowed him to touch you. He will want more. 80 00:06:31,400 --> 00:06:34,040 That is just the way of young men. 81 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:37,640 Besides, he has been given an order. 82 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,680 Do not pull that face. 83 00:06:40,760 --> 00:06:43,920 We all want this whole ghastly affair to be over. 84 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:46,120 I'm sure Cynlaef will not let you down. 85 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:52,280 My lady, one of your guard approaches. 86 00:06:57,600 --> 00:06:59,640 I know this man. He is loyal. 87 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,080 Redwald, what news do you bring? 88 00:07:03,160 --> 00:07:06,320 There has been a massacre in Rumcofa, my lady. 89 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:08,160 Countless Danes put to the sword. 90 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:11,000 Men and women both, children and the elderly. 91 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:13,920 - Who carried out this attack? - We cannot be certain. 92 00:07:14,600 --> 00:07:17,160 But there have been rumors. Some say war is coming. 93 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:19,560 These lands are no longer safe. 94 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:23,400 - Cynlaef may yet still live. - We cannot linger here longer. 95 00:07:24,640 --> 00:07:26,680 I must get you to safety. 96 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:38,040 Shh, there are men in the trees. 97 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:39,000 Warriors. 98 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:47,560 They are merely scouts, resting on their journey. 99 00:07:52,840 --> 00:07:56,440 - I thought it was an ambush. - They won't harm us. 100 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:00,600 Did you think I intended to murder you? 101 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:02,480 The thought did cross my mind. 102 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:05,800 - You're no use to me dead. - So why did you stay just now? 103 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:09,296 I need you to speak for me when I stand before Uhtred. 104 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:12,040 Or perhaps you despise me less than I thought. 105 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:17,560 Your company's torturous. I've had boils I liked better. 106 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:19,480 I see. 107 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:23,440 I'll go and speak with them. Perhaps they have news. 108 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:30,080 I will not let you lock me away in a convent! 109 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:31,280 It is safe there. 110 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:32,960 This morning I was to be wedded 111 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:36,880 and now I am being banished to a place of chastity and prayers at dawn! 112 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:39,799 Things have changed. It is our only option. 113 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:42,720 You would not treat my mother with such torment. 114 00:08:42,799 --> 00:08:44,799 You are not her. 115 00:08:46,799 --> 00:08:49,120 You simply wish to be rid of me. 116 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:52,120 How can you say such things? 117 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:56,800 - I have done my very best to protect you... - And you have utterly failed me. 118 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:58,120 As you did my mother. 119 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:05,720 Gather your things. We depart before the day is ended. 120 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,160 If we have to travel by darkness, so be it! 121 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,240 - Ensure she does not leave this room. - Yes, my lady. 122 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:14,720 I shall not go! 123 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:18,600 And you cannot keep me here against my will! 124 00:09:21,320 --> 00:09:23,320 It saddens me to hear of this massacre. 125 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:29,400 - Rumcofa was a haven for many. - No longer. We ride now for Aegelesburg. 126 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:31,880 We wish to be as far as possible from this bloodshed. 127 00:09:31,960 --> 00:09:35,120 - And Edward is coming north? - He's already on the road. 128 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:36,720 The kingdoms are in turmoil. 129 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:40,400 The peace that existed between Saxon and Dane has ended. 130 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:41,480 They're at war. 131 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:47,200 It is time for us to take our leave, unless you need any assistance. 132 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,000 No. 133 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:53,840 My companion and I have all we need. 134 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:00,200 What news did he offer? 135 00:10:00,280 --> 00:10:03,880 Nothing of importance, but we should set out at once. 136 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:05,240 What's the hurry? 137 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:10,200 Honestly... I cannot wait to escape this blasted cold. 138 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:14,240 Besides, the sooner we meet with Uhtred the better. 139 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:47,120 More sent from the northern burhs. 140 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,400 We look strong. 141 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:56,000 Lord King, we bring grave news. 142 00:10:57,480 --> 00:10:59,240 Sigtryggr did not kill the queen. 143 00:11:00,680 --> 00:11:02,640 It was the work of Aethelhelm's men. 144 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:30,480 - Send for Sigtryggr! - Yes, Lord. 145 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:34,400 Our scouts say it's not Edward's camp. 146 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,480 The banners belong to one of his lords. 147 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:39,560 Perhaps the gods are speaking to us. 148 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,320 Perhaps we can use this. 149 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:45,320 Edward's chances dwindle with fewer allies on the field. 150 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:48,320 The king's forces can afford to lose men. 151 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:49,400 Can we? 152 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:55,840 They have scouts. They'll see you coming around the lake. 153 00:11:57,680 --> 00:12:01,280 We need not go around the lake. It's frozen. 154 00:12:03,120 --> 00:12:04,880 We could go over it. 155 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:09,880 No Saxon would ever condemn his daughter to such an end. 156 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:11,840 He did not order her death. 157 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:14,120 It was the visionary Aalys he sought to kill. 158 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:19,400 When the moment came, the queen sacrificed herself to save the girl. 159 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:22,656 - Do you have proof of this? - I have spoken to Aalys. 160 00:12:22,680 --> 00:12:25,456 - I've seen the horror in her eyes. - And Sigtryggr had no part in this? 161 00:12:25,480 --> 00:12:27,856 He could not have planned it. No one knew the Queen traveled. 162 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:29,440 The country is full of spies. 163 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:32,960 What reason would Sigtryggr have to attack a farm girl and then deny it? 164 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:40,440 Lord, Aethelhelm must be hunted down and brought to justice. 165 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:42,480 Aelflaed's blood is on his hands. 166 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:46,600 As is Osferth's... 167 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:49,600 your father's natural son. 168 00:12:52,200 --> 00:12:54,160 He was one of my most loyal men. 169 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:58,040 He fought at my side for Wessex through countless battles. 170 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:02,960 I'm sorry to hear it. 171 00:13:03,040 --> 00:13:05,640 Only Aethelhelm benefits from this chaos. 172 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:08,480 He wants you to turn to him and his armies, 173 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:11,120 so he may strut again in the palace in Winchester. 174 00:13:18,680 --> 00:13:20,440 He must be apprehended. 175 00:13:21,840 --> 00:13:25,000 A rider was dispatched to find him and will soon return. 176 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:26,560 Send word to Aegelesburg. 177 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:29,360 Aelfweard is to be shielded from his grandfather's influence 178 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:31,200 and protected by my personal guard. 179 00:13:31,280 --> 00:13:33,720 That order should extend to Aethelstan. 180 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:35,960 He stands between Aelfweard and the throne. 181 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:38,200 I sent Aethelstan to find Aethelhelm. 182 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:41,840 Then he is in danger. 183 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:45,600 What of the war with Sigtryggr? 184 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:48,840 Tell Sigtryggr our conflict is over. 185 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,920 My quarrel now is with Aethelhelm. 186 00:13:55,080 --> 00:13:59,200 Your strategy at Lindcylne was a good one. Why abandon it for uncertainty? 187 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:01,240 Because I hear your words. 188 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:03,080 We do not have men to spare. 189 00:14:03,880 --> 00:14:08,000 This stealth attack could destroy hundreds of Saxons with little loss of Dane life. 190 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:09,560 It is a gift. 191 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:12,280 Or a trap! What if the ice doesn't hold? 192 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:13,360 It will. 193 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:19,200 I can see from here it will. 194 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:26,320 I have crossed frozen fjords in Iceland, 195 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:29,560 - slept before the ice rivers of Irland... - This is Mercia. 196 00:14:30,160 --> 00:14:32,360 The weather of these lands is as unpredictable 197 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:33,880 as the Saxons who live on them. 198 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:36,920 That does not change the nature of ice, my queen. 199 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:41,440 But it is, as she says, a risk. 200 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:42,600 All is a risk. 201 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,880 Let me show you I am right. 202 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:50,280 I will walk upon the ice to measure its strength. 203 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,200 You tested me once. 204 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:57,600 I survived. 205 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:02,280 Let me show you I can lead in battle. 206 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:09,480 Gods offer you this, Sigtryggr. 207 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:13,800 Do not slight them by refusing it. 208 00:15:19,200 --> 00:15:20,840 It is a risk. 209 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,840 But we will at least test it. 210 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:27,360 Once night falls, have him test the ice. 211 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:38,320 - I will take word to the Danes. - We will find you there. 212 00:15:38,400 --> 00:15:42,120 Aethelhelm shall be found and tried before Saxons and Danes. 213 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:44,440 We can forge a new union with Daneland. 214 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,800 For that, I am glad. 215 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:52,840 I am sorry for Osferth, even though I did not know him well. 216 00:15:55,600 --> 00:15:56,800 He was still your blood. 217 00:15:58,080 --> 00:16:02,000 - You were his true brother. - Yes. And I will avenge him. 218 00:16:14,320 --> 00:16:15,480 Lord Aethelhelm. 219 00:16:17,320 --> 00:16:21,760 As requested, I've stationed men to patrol the east and the west perimeters. 220 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:27,000 With the lake at our backs and ample eyes to the trees, our camp may rest soundly. 221 00:16:31,400 --> 00:16:34,760 Look, I wish to inspire my men, maintain their spirits, but... 222 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:37,600 I fear I'm falling short. 223 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:46,120 On the contrary, you are an inspiration to them. 224 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:49,440 You are proving yourself a true leader. 225 00:16:55,800 --> 00:16:58,160 Any minute now he'll pull a miracle out of his saintly arse. 226 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:02,080 He is both righteous and pompous, just like his father. 227 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:05,760 I have news. The ladies Aelswith and Aelfwynn have been spotted. 228 00:17:06,920 --> 00:17:08,960 They travel with a personal guard. 229 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:11,440 - Where are they? - South of Buccstan. 230 00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:14,400 They were seen by Mercian monks. 231 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,920 Silver is a god all men serve. 232 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,680 Well, the ladies will have to be rescued. 233 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:24,160 The princess is important to us. Her safety is our greatest concern. 234 00:17:25,400 --> 00:17:27,000 We need to get rid of him. 235 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,400 Accidents can happen. 236 00:17:31,079 --> 00:17:32,240 Even at night. 237 00:17:34,080 --> 00:17:37,280 We are leaving for the nunnery before the sun sets. 238 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:40,360 The sooner we move on from this place the better. 239 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:46,960 - Lady Aelswith. - Eadith? 240 00:17:47,040 --> 00:17:50,840 I've come to warn you and Lady Aelfwynn. You are in danger. 241 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:52,040 A man is tracking you. 242 00:17:52,120 --> 00:17:55,640 A man who seeks to exchange news of your whereabouts for coin. 243 00:17:55,720 --> 00:17:56,880 You are certain of this? 244 00:17:56,960 --> 00:17:59,320 I would not have journeyed all this way if I was not. 245 00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:01,720 Come with me. 246 00:18:01,800 --> 00:18:03,840 We are leaving before the day is over. 247 00:18:03,920 --> 00:18:05,920 You cannot wait even that long. 248 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:09,520 Go now. Whoever this man is, you do not want to meet him. 249 00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:11,800 Then we must go where he will not find us. 250 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:15,280 In truth, it should comfort Aelfwynn to see you. 251 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,760 Where is Lady Aelfwynn? 252 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:27,400 - How could you let her leave? - I did not know. 253 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:30,720 She has fled. 254 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:35,440 She has taken her horse. 255 00:18:53,600 --> 00:18:55,680 This assault makes me uneasy. 256 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:59,560 Is it the assault that troubles you, my love, or the one I chose to lead it? 257 00:19:00,160 --> 00:19:01,720 You're entrusting him with too much. 258 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:05,720 He seeks atonement by facing danger, 259 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:08,000 a danger that will be great, which is why... 260 00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:13,600 I need you to go straight to the safety of the surrounding trees as soon as we cross. 261 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:20,400 Your plan is a good one. You placed your trust in it. 262 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:23,120 Brother. 263 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:27,680 - It is as we hoped. - We may have found a way across the ice. 264 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:32,520 Then the gods have answered us. Tell the men. 265 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:35,720 We rise before dawn and we attack them in their deepest sleep. 266 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:40,080 When we cross over, make for the high ground. 267 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:43,480 Strike down those Saxons as they try to flee. 268 00:19:59,920 --> 00:20:02,920 - Lord Uhtred! - It is one of Edward's scouts. 269 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,480 What news do you bring? 270 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:08,560 Lord Aethelhelm is camped in a valley north of here, 271 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:10,640 on the banks of a frozen lake. 272 00:20:10,720 --> 00:20:14,000 - He has raised a vast army. - Edward is on the road behind us. 273 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:16,720 Find him and tell him where Aethelhelm is camped. 274 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,080 We must get to the lake. 275 00:20:28,800 --> 00:20:30,160 That way. 276 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:39,680 Let's go. 277 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:19,560 Help! Help! 278 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:17,200 This cannot be. 279 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:18,440 Forget them! 280 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:22,120 Protect me at all costs! 281 00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:25,320 Shield Wall! 282 00:27:06,920 --> 00:27:08,160 Watch out, brother! 283 00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:15,880 Dear god, we're too late. 284 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:17,960 We must find a way to stop this, Lord. 285 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:19,880 Stiorra! 286 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:24,040 - You must help Sigtryggr. - No, I must stop him. 287 00:27:24,120 --> 00:27:27,280 Aethelhelm was the one responsible for the massacre at Rumcofa. 288 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:31,760 This is his camp. Edward is coming with 1,000 men to apprehend him. 289 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:35,560 He sought to restore the peace, but when he sees this... 290 00:27:35,640 --> 00:27:37,240 We must tell Sigtryggr. 291 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:38,640 He has seen reason before. 292 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,720 Stay here. 293 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:44,280 Get Aethelstan to safety and cut a path to Sigtryggr. 294 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:45,840 It's the only way to stop this. 295 00:27:46,520 --> 00:27:48,360 And Aethelhelm is to be taken alive! 296 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:11,840 Aethelstan! 297 00:28:17,040 --> 00:28:18,040 Aethelstan! 298 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:35,560 Aethelhelm! Why do you not fight? 299 00:28:48,280 --> 00:28:49,520 Aethelstan! 300 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:25,120 Aethelstan! 301 00:29:40,640 --> 00:29:42,520 Sihtric, get him to safety! 302 00:29:43,320 --> 00:29:45,720 You find Sigtryggr, I'll deal with Aethelhelm! 303 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:10,480 I rode for peace. 304 00:30:10,560 --> 00:30:13,560 And Sigtryggr has repaid us with more bloodshed! 305 00:30:13,640 --> 00:30:15,240 Lord, what would you have us do? 306 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:20,680 We must trust, Uhtred. There is still time for him to stop this. 307 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:29,560 Sigtryggr! 308 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:32,480 Aethelstan. 309 00:30:33,400 --> 00:30:34,480 Where is my father? 310 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:37,400 He's still searching for Sigtryggr. 311 00:30:41,280 --> 00:30:44,360 Stop fighting me! 312 00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:50,640 I don't want to kill you! 313 00:30:50,720 --> 00:30:53,040 Stop! Sigtryggr! 314 00:30:54,600 --> 00:30:57,320 Many more lives will be lost if we do not act now. 315 00:30:57,400 --> 00:31:01,720 Those men, your men, they are Christian souls, the future of England. 316 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:04,920 That is what Aethelhelm wishes to destroy. 317 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:08,880 Yes. 318 00:31:10,120 --> 00:31:12,160 Aethelhelm cannot be allowed to succeed. 319 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:14,880 They must be saved. 320 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:34,560 Edward is coming! 321 00:31:51,320 --> 00:31:53,400 Men! With me! 322 00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:55,080 Hold them! 323 00:31:59,040 --> 00:32:02,240 Men! With me! 324 00:32:18,480 --> 00:32:20,880 Aethelhelm, I'm coming for you! 325 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:22,320 You're a dead man! 326 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:24,120 Fight me! 327 00:32:24,200 --> 00:32:26,400 I'll kill you! I'll kill you! 328 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:27,880 Get me away from here! 329 00:32:27,960 --> 00:32:29,800 - Fight me! - Pull back! 330 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:31,360 Too many protect him! 331 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:54,560 Now surrender! 332 00:33:19,320 --> 00:33:20,800 Sigtryggr! 333 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:30,360 Get back! 334 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:33,920 Retreat! Get back! 335 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:39,120 Retreat! Fall back! 336 00:33:48,560 --> 00:33:50,080 Hold on! 337 00:33:50,160 --> 00:33:51,200 Sigtryggr! 338 00:34:18,199 --> 00:34:20,239 Rognvaldr! Rognvaldr! 339 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:28,840 Sigtryggr! 340 00:34:28,920 --> 00:34:30,520 Sigtryggr! 341 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:33,000 Stop! No more slaughter! 342 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:36,760 No more slaughter! Put down your swords! 343 00:34:41,960 --> 00:34:44,360 - Sigtryggr must not be harmed! - Look around! 344 00:34:44,440 --> 00:34:48,080 - Look at what his anger has wrought! - Aethelhelm is to blame! 345 00:34:49,239 --> 00:34:50,400 Put down your swords! 346 00:34:50,480 --> 00:34:51,960 It is over! 347 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,800 - No, Stiorra! - Let me go! 348 00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:03,080 You cannot save them. 349 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:05,560 It's done. 350 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:07,440 No. 351 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:15,520 Stiorra! 352 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:21,240 A king should always heed the good counsel of his queen. 353 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:25,800 - I should not have forgotten this. - You have time to make it up to me still. 354 00:35:27,880 --> 00:35:32,440 Aethelhelm provoked this. The massacre in Rumcofa was his doing. 355 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:35,200 Edward was never your enemy. 356 00:35:36,120 --> 00:35:38,920 I was riding to tell you he was calling for a truce. 357 00:35:39,480 --> 00:35:42,880 In the midst of battle, Aethelhelm escaped. 358 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:44,360 It is over for us, then. 359 00:35:48,560 --> 00:35:49,720 No. It is not. 360 00:35:52,480 --> 00:35:53,480 Lord King. 361 00:35:57,080 --> 00:35:58,640 I've come to speak for Stiorra. 362 00:35:59,560 --> 00:36:01,560 She has killed no Saxons in this fight. 363 00:36:03,280 --> 00:36:05,080 Lord, I appeal to you as her father. 364 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:08,040 Spare her. 365 00:36:13,960 --> 00:36:14,960 Then she is spared. 366 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,000 You have my word. 367 00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:20,000 Thank you, Lord. 368 00:36:21,680 --> 00:36:22,680 Thank you. 369 00:36:25,000 --> 00:36:26,040 What of Sigtryggr? 370 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:28,320 His fate is to be decided. 371 00:36:32,880 --> 00:36:34,400 Swear a new alliance with him. 372 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:38,400 You would have me pardon a man who slaughtered so many innocent Christians? 373 00:36:38,480 --> 00:36:40,840 You have won some favor with the Lords here today. 374 00:36:41,440 --> 00:36:44,160 - Do not risk it. - Favor is not only won with the sword. 375 00:36:44,880 --> 00:36:46,680 Your men know that you can fight. 376 00:36:46,760 --> 00:36:48,600 Show them that you also know mercy. 377 00:36:48,680 --> 00:36:50,680 Our people must be assured of your leadership. 378 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:54,680 They are not the only ones, Lord. The Danes are also your people now. 379 00:36:54,760 --> 00:36:58,000 You must unite them all, ensure that this does not happen again. 380 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:04,920 Do not despair. 381 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:08,160 There is still much for our kin to sing of. 382 00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:32,440 For many years there was peace between Saxon and Dane... 383 00:37:33,240 --> 00:37:37,360 until one emerged who has sown hatred between our God and yours. 384 00:37:38,200 --> 00:37:39,960 This battle shattered that peace. 385 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:44,640 I have decided to restore it. 386 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:49,720 I give you my word as King of all the Saxons. 387 00:37:52,440 --> 00:37:53,480 In exchange... 388 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:56,800 you must accept the gift of baptism. 389 00:37:58,280 --> 00:38:01,000 All shall be welcomed into the family of Christ. 390 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:04,480 Never again will our people face such division. 391 00:38:07,240 --> 00:38:08,360 We will be united. 392 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:12,000 You ask to strip them of their gods, of who they are. 393 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:13,920 It is too much. 394 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:16,000 It is an offer of peace. 395 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:24,760 A Dane stripped of his gods is no longer a Dane. 396 00:38:24,840 --> 00:38:29,400 Your people will be safe, but under the rule of a Christian king. 397 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:32,600 We must do it. 398 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:39,920 It is over, brother. 399 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:44,440 Stiorra was right. 400 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:48,600 You are a coward. 401 00:38:54,800 --> 00:38:56,160 I will not swear. 402 00:38:57,680 --> 00:38:58,680 I cannot. 403 00:39:07,120 --> 00:39:08,120 So be it. 404 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:13,400 It does not have to come to this. 405 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:17,040 He has chosen, Uhtred, and I cannot go back on my word. 406 00:39:23,720 --> 00:39:27,280 - He is not the one to blame. - Aethelhelm is responsible. 407 00:39:27,360 --> 00:39:28,840 And yet he has fled the battlefield. 408 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:31,880 Aethelhelm worked to destroy the peace you created. 409 00:39:32,640 --> 00:39:35,360 If Sigtryggr dies, he has won. 410 00:39:36,520 --> 00:39:37,640 Do not let him. 411 00:39:53,360 --> 00:39:54,480 What did the king say? 412 00:39:58,560 --> 00:39:59,680 You have been spared. 413 00:40:03,480 --> 00:40:06,040 But Edward is to be Overlord of Eoferwic. 414 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:11,600 And Sigtryggr is sentenced to death. 415 00:40:24,320 --> 00:40:25,320 I am to die. 416 00:40:27,320 --> 00:40:28,320 I'm sorry. 417 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:33,880 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 418 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:34,960 Do not be. 419 00:40:36,120 --> 00:40:37,120 I have failed. 420 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:40,560 I let them take everything. 421 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:41,840 You have not failed. 422 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:45,040 I will take back Eoferwic. 423 00:40:46,400 --> 00:40:49,200 Danes will live there in peace for countless generations. 424 00:41:01,720 --> 00:41:03,200 You must be the one to do it. 425 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:11,880 - Do not ask me to do this. - Uhtred. 426 00:41:13,880 --> 00:41:16,600 I only wish for an honorable death... 427 00:41:18,160 --> 00:41:19,760 at the hands of a great warrior. 428 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:26,280 I wish to the gods we were not here. 429 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:29,280 Perhaps we would not be. 430 00:41:32,640 --> 00:41:34,200 You brought Edward here. 431 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:36,400 If you had done nothing, we would have won. 432 00:41:44,480 --> 00:41:46,520 They will cheer for you in Valhalla. 433 00:41:48,280 --> 00:41:50,280 And I will sing for you here on earth. 434 00:41:52,320 --> 00:41:55,560 I will wait for you in the halls of our ancestors. 435 00:41:56,720 --> 00:41:57,720 Will you find me? 436 00:42:23,840 --> 00:42:25,760 They may butcher our bodies... 437 00:42:28,560 --> 00:42:30,720 our souls are Odin's own. 438 00:44:26,440 --> 00:44:28,240 - We should stop to rest soon. - Wait. 439 00:44:29,480 --> 00:44:30,480 Stand back. 440 00:44:33,960 --> 00:44:35,880 Do not be afraid. We mean you no harm. 441 00:44:35,960 --> 00:44:38,760 You're one of Sigtryggr's men. 442 00:44:39,520 --> 00:44:40,600 Who did this? 443 00:44:40,680 --> 00:44:43,720 Saxons. They slaughtered us. 444 00:44:43,800 --> 00:44:46,960 We fought only to avenge our people. 445 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:49,880 Was Uhtred Ragnarson at the battle? Uhtred Ragnarson? 446 00:44:49,960 --> 00:44:53,920 He fought with the Saxons. 447 00:45:09,440 --> 00:45:12,320 - Brida. - You promised me a path to forgiveness. 448 00:45:14,480 --> 00:45:16,200 Is this the peace you speak of? 449 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:19,360 - What you have with Uhtred... - Is worse! 450 00:45:20,600 --> 00:45:23,360 The Danes lived with the Saxons in harmony for years. 451 00:45:23,840 --> 00:45:25,240 Uhtred's daughter was their queen 452 00:45:25,320 --> 00:45:28,160 and yet they slaughtered them like dogs. What will they do to me? 453 00:45:28,240 --> 00:45:31,520 The conflict between Edward and Sigtryggr is entirely separate. 454 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:35,120 Conflict? 455 00:45:37,320 --> 00:45:40,320 What conflict? Did you know that this would happen? 456 00:45:40,400 --> 00:45:43,800 The scout mentioned that Edward was riding north. That is all. 457 00:45:47,880 --> 00:45:49,640 - You lied to me. - No. 458 00:45:49,720 --> 00:45:51,560 You used my grief for Vibeke to disarm me? 459 00:45:51,640 --> 00:45:54,200 - No, that is not true... - You're leading me into a trap! 460 00:45:55,320 --> 00:45:57,440 I only sought to help you find redemption. 461 00:45:58,040 --> 00:45:59,200 Redemption? 462 00:45:59,880 --> 00:46:00,880 Peace? 463 00:46:01,880 --> 00:46:04,520 Mere words used to mask your true motives. 464 00:46:05,760 --> 00:46:07,560 There can be no reconciliation. 465 00:46:09,200 --> 00:46:11,760 You wish to help me, Father Pyrlig? 466 00:46:11,840 --> 00:46:13,840 Then give Uhtred a message if you live. 467 00:46:15,840 --> 00:46:17,240 Tell him I'm coming for him. 468 00:46:47,160 --> 00:46:49,040 We should not have left Rumcofa. 469 00:46:51,080 --> 00:46:53,280 Perhaps then Osferth may still be with us. 470 00:46:57,800 --> 00:47:00,240 I wish to go back to my old life, Uhtred. 471 00:47:01,600 --> 00:47:02,760 That time is over. 472 00:47:04,400 --> 00:47:06,160 Men look to you now as a leader. 473 00:47:08,480 --> 00:47:09,560 I wish they did not. 474 00:47:18,040 --> 00:47:20,400 I wish that this had not come to pass. 475 00:47:22,360 --> 00:47:25,600 Yet, there is hope, even in all this despair. 476 00:47:27,200 --> 00:47:29,200 Eoferwic is yours, Lord King. 477 00:47:30,240 --> 00:47:32,680 The dream of England has never been closer. 478 00:47:48,640 --> 00:47:51,200 - I will ensure you're safe in Eoferwic. - How? 479 00:47:52,000 --> 00:47:56,200 You have broken the spirits of my kin. It is no longer a refuge. 480 00:47:58,320 --> 00:47:59,640 You still have family. 481 00:48:00,480 --> 00:48:01,680 I'm also your kin. 482 00:48:02,560 --> 00:48:03,760 We can build a new home. 483 00:48:04,800 --> 00:48:06,120 I knew love, Father. 484 00:48:07,000 --> 00:48:09,640 I left a queen and now I have nothing. 485 00:48:11,080 --> 00:48:13,120 Edward's victory has been my undoing. 486 00:48:35,480 --> 00:48:38,640 We can lie low here, set out at first light. 487 00:48:38,720 --> 00:48:41,800 Find the nearest port town and bribe our way in a ship bound for Frankia. 488 00:48:41,880 --> 00:48:45,480 I have no intention of slinking off into the shadows. 489 00:48:46,400 --> 00:48:49,120 Lord, you have lost your army... 490 00:48:49,920 --> 00:48:51,920 your reputation with the king. 491 00:48:52,000 --> 00:48:55,000 My grandson now stands alone. 492 00:48:55,080 --> 00:48:58,480 Securing his legacy has never been more urgent. 493 00:49:01,280 --> 00:49:04,040 - What about you? - Complete the task I was set. 494 00:49:04,120 --> 00:49:08,880 I was sent to secure an alliance with the King of Scotia. 495 00:49:08,960 --> 00:49:11,120 I intend to turn it to my advantage. 496 00:49:11,200 --> 00:49:17,000 Only Constantin of Scotia, the true Christian king, 497 00:49:17,080 --> 00:49:20,240 has power to end Edward's tyranny. 498 00:49:22,200 --> 00:49:25,960 King Constantin will be expecting a gift. 499 00:49:27,320 --> 00:49:28,880 We shall give him one. 500 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:34,080 The Lady Aelfwynn is without allies. 501 00:49:35,480 --> 00:49:36,920 You must retrieve her. 502 00:49:57,440 --> 00:50:00,440 The Northumbrians share much news, Lord King. 503 00:50:00,520 --> 00:50:03,360 The Saxon Edward has routed Sigtryggr. 504 00:50:03,440 --> 00:50:06,840 Then we were wise to invite the Northumbrians as our guests. 505 00:50:07,960 --> 00:50:09,880 Will we be executing any of them? 506 00:50:11,400 --> 00:50:14,320 We'll make one an example and the other lords will swear. 507 00:50:17,480 --> 00:50:20,320 All stand for King Constantin of Scotland! 508 00:50:24,880 --> 00:50:27,880 Welcome, Lords of Northumbria... 509 00:50:28,760 --> 00:50:30,800 to this feast of friendship. 510 00:50:31,760 --> 00:50:37,320 Whilst our ale is strong and plentiful, the day comes with sobering news. 511 00:50:37,400 --> 00:50:42,960 Edward turned on his greatest ealdormen and he turned on his ally Sigtryggr. 512 00:50:43,720 --> 00:50:47,840 From this we assume we must prepare for hostilities. 513 00:50:49,280 --> 00:50:52,480 We fear he will turn his gaze northward 514 00:50:52,560 --> 00:50:57,040 and add Northumbria and Alba to his conquests. 515 00:50:58,480 --> 00:51:03,920 This is a moment to join as one 516 00:51:04,840 --> 00:51:08,200 and confront the threat from over-mighty Wessex 517 00:51:08,280 --> 00:51:13,680 before our lands are swallowed by this dream of England. 518 00:51:16,560 --> 00:51:19,320 - What say you, Lord Edmund of Jarrow? - Aye. 519 00:51:19,400 --> 00:51:22,200 - Aelfgar of Berwick? - I will swear also. 520 00:51:24,280 --> 00:51:25,280 What's your name? 521 00:51:27,400 --> 00:51:29,240 Wihtgar, my lord. 522 00:51:30,280 --> 00:51:31,520 Wihtgar of Bebbanburg.