0 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,126 Fixed and Synced By MoUsTaFa ZaKi 1 00:00:01,280 --> 00:00:04,409 (NARRATOR) My name is Uhtred, son of Uhtred, 2 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:08,007 born a Saxon, but raised as a Dane. 3 00:00:08,160 --> 00:00:11,130 I now serve King Alfred of Wessex. 4 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:14,849 I have married a pious wife for Alfred. 5 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:16,445 I have taken on land, 6 00:00:16,600 --> 00:00:17,931 burdened with debt 7 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:19,684 and cheating workers. 8 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:24,090 And I killed the mighty sword-Dane, Ubba. 9 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:25,890 (SCREAMS) 10 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:31,131 But with Odda the Elder wounded in battle, 11 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:35,444 his son took the credit for my kill. The truth was ignored 12 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:38,649 I fought Ubba man on man and I killed him. 13 00:00:39,200 --> 00:00:42,841 and I was forced to my knees before Alfred's God. 14 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:45,970 I will lead, but you owe me. 15 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:48,851 You must lay flat and kiss the cross. 16 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:50,968 Kiss my arse. 17 00:00:51,120 --> 00:00:53,964 Fate is testing me, but I will survive. 18 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:59,204 - Uhtred! - (BLOW LANDS) 19 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:00,850 Destiny is all. 20 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:45,681 (LEOFRIC) Certain you want to do this, arseling? 21 00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:48,127 Is there a law against it? 22 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:51,324 Dressing up as Danes? No. 23 00:01:51,480 --> 00:01:53,847 Plundering Cornwalum, yes. 24 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,604 We're supposed to be at peace. 25 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:58,843 If I'm to reclaim Bebbanburg, I'll need an army. 26 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:02,527 If I am ever to raise an army, I'll need silver. We go. 27 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:04,284 I have no quarrel. 28 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:06,005 Will Odda not miss you? 29 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:08,640 I'm doing as he asks, I'm watching you. 30 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:13,163 He's building Alfred a church at Cynuit, have you heard? 31 00:02:14,720 --> 00:02:17,246 With an altar of gold, they say. 32 00:02:19,120 --> 00:02:21,441 - Who are they? - (UHTRED) They belong to Oswald. 33 00:02:22,280 --> 00:02:24,442 Their mother sends them hoping to shame me 34 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:26,807 for killing their lying, thieving father. 35 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:28,291 (BOY GRUNTS) 36 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,726 I see her plan is working. 37 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:36,484 They're not the first to lose a parent. 38 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:38,609 They'll live. 39 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:50,290 (UHTRED BELCHES) 40 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,522 Food is good, Mildrith. 41 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:04,364 Thank you. 42 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:07,085 I'm pleased you like it. 43 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:13,322 I was beginning to believe you had lost your tongue, wife. 44 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:16,729 - I was worried. - I doubt it. 45 00:03:16,880 --> 00:03:18,245 She grieves for the thief. 46 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:22,686 - Not my business. - He kills a man I have known all my life. 47 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:26,162 He refuses to pay wergild to a family I have known all my life, 48 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:30,803 and the village my father helped build now call him Uhtred the Godless. 49 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:34,203 Not forgetting I refuse to have my son baptised a Christian. 50 00:03:34,360 --> 00:03:36,203 - I'll excuse myself. - Sit, please. 51 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:38,488 - None of this is my business. - I'll stop. 52 00:03:43,680 --> 00:03:45,250 (sue-l-us) 53 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:51,971 - Tomorrow I'll be gone. - Gone? 54 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:55,203 (UHTRED) Should anyone ask, we're keeping Alfred's kingdom safe. 55 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:57,847 - Again. - For how long will you be gone? 56 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,162 - And gone where? - No idea how long. 57 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:02,841 - Weeks. - Your place is here. 58 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:06,607 Oswald's wife's gone to Bishop Alewold. The bishop will go to Alfred, 59 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:08,762 - Alfred will send men - I won't pay. 60 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:12,129 And if men do come calling, that's what you will tell them. 61 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:16,403 He was killed because he was a thief. That's my law. 62 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:20,847 Leave me and I'll go directly to the church and have our son blessed. 63 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:22,605 Then he won't be my son. 64 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:25,885 May God forgive you for saying such a thing. 65 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:28,327 - Which God? - What has happened to you? 66 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:31,609 What has happened to the kindness, the love you've shown me? 67 00:04:31,760 --> 00:04:33,444 I was made to crawl. 68 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:37,127 Yes, before God. We all fall to our knees before God. 69 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:41,126 I won't forget what Alfred did in the name of his God. I reject that God. 70 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:43,609 I will excuse myself. 71 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:48,242 (l:>ooR OPENS, CLQSES) 72 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:50,562 Are you there still? 73 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:52,485 The man I cared for? 74 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:58,286 Are you there still, the woman I ached to plough? 75 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:08,169 (YOUNGER) Progress has been made daily, lord. 76 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,410 You must come to Cynuit and inspect the building work. 77 00:05:11,560 --> 00:05:13,324 Oh, I Will, I Will. 78 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:14,970 I would like that. 79 00:05:15,680 --> 00:05:18,411 It's impressive enough even now. 80 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:20,730 Yes. 81 00:05:21,360 --> 00:05:23,442 We have the nave here, 82 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:26,251 the transept's thus, and then into the chancel. 83 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:30,400 With its already famous altar of solid gold? 84 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:32,927 It will be gilding, no more, lord. 85 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:36,402 But you know how tongues wag. With your permission, 86 00:05:36,560 --> 00:05:39,723 - I'd like to place the altar here. - Why need my permission? 87 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:42,804 It's on the exact spot where Ubba Lothbrokson's buried. 88 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:46,521 You wish God's altar to be built over the buried remains of a pagan? 89 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:49,889 Oh, no, lord. With your permission we will exhume the remains 90 00:05:50,040 --> 00:05:52,691 and, I don't know, have them thrown into the river. 91 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:54,205 You'll exhume the remains 92 00:05:54,360 --> 00:05:57,682 and have them buried elsewhere, unmarked, but with respect. 93 00:05:57,840 --> 00:05:59,763 It was a joke, lord. A poor joke. 94 00:05:59,920 --> 00:06:01,922 We must do nothing to endanger peace. 95 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:06,404 With respect, lord, I am not the fool my father at times made me out to be. 96 00:06:07,040 --> 00:06:08,849 Father Beocca, you wish to see me? 97 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:12,527 - A letter, lord, from Bishop Alewold. - Private or business? 98 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:14,330 A matter of law, I was told. 99 00:06:14,640 --> 00:06:19,202 Then read it. Let Odda's active mind rest. 100 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:26,122 Can you not read the writing, Beocca? 101 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:28,927 It concerns the Ealdorman Uhtred. 102 00:06:29,080 --> 00:06:31,048 He has slain a farmworker 103 00:06:31,200 --> 00:06:34,044 and is refusing to pay the monies owed to the family, 104 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,168 the wergild. 105 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:39,326 Would you like me to investigate further, lord? 106 00:06:39,480 --> 00:06:40,970 No. 107 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:42,485 No, it is not your place. 108 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:46,247 Odda, investigate the rights and wrongs of the matter on my behalf. 109 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:50,007 I only hope for the sake of Uhtred's wife, the killing was justified. 110 00:06:50,160 --> 00:06:55,087 Uhtred has always been fair-minded. I'm sure there are mitigations. 111 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:57,607 Mm. We shall see. 112 00:06:57,760 --> 00:07:01,481 In the meantime, Odda, do your best, keep the peace. 113 00:07:01,640 --> 00:07:03,210 Yes, lord. 114 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:05,529 Father Beocca. 115 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:07,571 The letter. 116 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:13,849 You might do well to examine your loyalties, Father. 117 00:07:14,320 --> 00:07:18,644 My loyalties are to God and to the king, in that order. 118 00:07:18,800 --> 00:07:20,643 Lord, are you suggesting I'm wrong? 119 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:23,007 I'm suggesting nothing of the sort. 120 00:07:23,160 --> 00:07:25,242 But I am watching you. 121 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:28,806 And God is watching all of us. 122 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:36,963 Uhtred! 123 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:38,731 Uhtred! 124 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,686 (UHTRED) I'll find the wealth to pay off the debt. 125 00:07:42,840 --> 00:07:45,571 We want the same thing, the land of our birth. 126 00:07:45,720 --> 00:07:47,370 Yours won't be taken from you. 127 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:49,769 Mine? 128 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:54,925 - Are you no longer the ealdorman? - I'll never be accepted as an ealdorman. 129 00:07:55,600 --> 00:07:59,161 - Not here. - Then I beg you for one last time, 130 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:01,163 change your ways, Uhtred. 131 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:05,965 If you allow God into your heart, he will guide you. 132 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:08,646 I can never become the man you want me to be. 133 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:12,122 - You could try. - I would despise that man. 134 00:08:12,280 --> 00:08:13,850 (LEOFRIC) Arseling! 135 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:20,403 (BABY coolNG) 136 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:27,807 I have loved you. 137 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,048 Don't pray for me. 138 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:41,331 Did you hump her goodbye, arseling? 139 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:44,450 I want to have left Wessex by tonight. 140 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:49,409 (LEOFRIC) You're gonna have to ride faster than that, arseling. 141 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:51,244 Hyam Hyam 142 00:09:35,360 --> 00:09:38,967 No one is to wear these till we have crossed into Cornwalum. 143 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:41,922 What you can do is polish them, 144 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:45,721 so that when you do wear them, they will be seen, clearly. 145 00:09:46,400 --> 00:09:48,562 And you'll be feared. 146 00:09:48,720 --> 00:09:51,724 You're going to find out what it's like to be a Dane. 147 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:54,121 Every man stand where he is. No one move. 148 00:09:54,280 --> 00:09:57,648 You! Stay where you are. 149 00:09:58,240 --> 00:10:00,129 Do I know you? 150 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:03,449 Lower your hood. 151 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:05,725 I said, lower your hood. 152 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:22,491 Aethelwold. 153 00:10:22,640 --> 00:10:23,971 (STUTTERS) 154 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:26,168 I merely want to come with you. 155 00:10:26,320 --> 00:10:28,766 To be part of your adventure. 156 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:30,770 I wanted it to be a surprise. 157 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:33,761 He cannot be here. He cannot hold his tongue. 158 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:37,441 - I say we kill him. - Kill me? (CHUCKLES) 159 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:41,245 You can't kill me. I'm the rightful king, you fool. 160 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:44,563 - Not here. Leofric! - Then I will drag him into Cornwaluml 161 00:10:44,720 --> 00:10:46,051 - Not now! - You can't. 162 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:48,726 Uhtred, you owe me a favour, I call it in now. 163 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:52,282 If Alfred hears of Christians raiding Cornwalum, we'll be killed. 164 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,124 He guarantees that outcome. 165 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:56,487 Leofric, I am a changed man. I swear. 166 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:59,121 We kill him. He will not be missed. 167 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:01,810 We take him with us. 168 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:06,049 I owe him. He's my responsibility. 169 00:11:10,680 --> 00:11:14,207 - He has my protection. - And who will protect the rest of us? 170 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:19,725 I've never seen him so angry. 171 00:11:19,880 --> 00:11:23,248 - You'll clean mail, tend to the horses. - Anything. 172 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:25,443 You'll wipe our arses if I say so. 173 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:27,125 Of course. 174 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:30,762 And I'm gathering the moss and dock leaves as you speak, lord. 175 00:11:49,520 --> 00:11:51,727 What do you know of Cornwalum? 176 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:54,847 That it's not Wessex. 177 00:11:56,560 --> 00:11:59,325 The Wessex-Cornwalum border is this river, 178 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:03,202 -the Tamar river. - Which is why we are camped here. 179 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:06,002 It flows north to south 180 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:11,121 and Cornwalum itself has a coastline shaped like a leg. 181 00:12:11,280 --> 00:12:12,611 - They are traders? - Yes. 182 00:12:12,760 --> 00:12:15,684 On the north coast to the Welsh kingdoms and Ireland. 183 00:12:16,640 --> 00:12:19,007 And on the south to the Franks. 184 00:12:19,160 --> 00:12:23,688 - How do you know this? - I'm an educated man, Leofric. 185 00:12:23,840 --> 00:12:25,842 I simply enjoy hiding the fact. 186 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:28,323 You do it well. 187 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:33,247 - Do they have a king? - More than one. 188 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:37,121 - Fierce fighters? - Have no fear, Leofric, 189 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:39,123 we are Danes. 190 00:12:42,880 --> 00:12:45,611 I want to be blooded, in battle. 191 00:12:45,760 --> 00:12:48,206 (CHUCKLES) Don't worry, boy, 192 00:12:48,760 --> 00:12:51,047 you'll be first in line. 193 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:53,168 I look forward to it. 194 00:13:09,600 --> 00:13:11,011 (WOMAN) Good day, lord. 195 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:16,128 Tell your master Ealdorman Odda is here, with Bishop Alewold. 196 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:18,011 (WOMAN) Yes, lord. 197 00:13:18,920 --> 00:13:20,604 (YOUNG-ER) Quickly. 198 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:24,491 (EXHALES) 199 00:13:24,640 --> 00:13:28,201 It's not the most desirable farmstead I've seen. 200 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:36,887 Ealdorman Odda, Bishop Alewold, a pleasant surprise. 201 00:13:37,520 --> 00:13:39,522 May I offer a refreshment? 202 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:41,762 We are here in the king's business. 203 00:13:41,920 --> 00:13:44,127 'Tis with your husband. 204 00:13:44,720 --> 00:13:47,803 - Is he here? - He is not. 205 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:50,044 Can he be fetched, my dear? 206 00:13:56,320 --> 00:13:59,130 All cruciixes and crosses. 207 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:04,361 You are God-fearing Christians no more. 208 00:14:08,320 --> 00:14:10,129 You are Danes now. 209 00:14:10,280 --> 00:14:11,645 Pagans. 210 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:15,641 You don't cross yourself nor look to the heavens. 211 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:18,051 (CHUCKLES) 212 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:20,123 Let's make ourselves rich! 213 00:14:20,280 --> 00:14:21,725 (MEN) Yeah! 214 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:43,087 (MILDRITH) My husband is protecting our kingdom. 215 00:14:43,240 --> 00:14:45,561 From whom? We're at peace. 216 00:14:45,720 --> 00:14:47,802 He only said he was doing Alfred's work. 217 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:49,485 He doesn't trust the Danes. 218 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:51,961 He thinks he knows better than the king. 219 00:14:52,120 --> 00:14:54,168 Your man, Leofric, will give you detail. 220 00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:56,803 - Yes. - (ALEWOLD) Odda. 221 00:14:56,960 --> 00:15:00,601 It's not the child's fault that she was married off to a tyrant 222 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:03,764 - and a fool. - (ODDA) No. 223 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:06,843 Of course not. 224 00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:12,490 Mildrith, it is with great reluctance 225 00:15:12,640 --> 00:15:15,405 that I must serve you with this letter. 226 00:15:15,720 --> 00:15:19,884 For your husband, upon his return. He must settle the wergild 227 00:15:20,040 --> 00:15:22,964 for Oswald's death or face confiscation of his property. 228 00:15:25,160 --> 00:15:28,721 Which is also my property. 229 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,288 If you're in need, my father's house will always be your house. 230 00:15:33,840 --> 00:15:35,683 How is Lord Odda faring? 231 00:15:35,840 --> 00:15:38,491 - Well, I hope. - Frail. 232 00:15:38,640 --> 00:15:40,608 He's still very frail. 233 00:15:40,760 --> 00:15:42,728 The blow would have killed many a man. 234 00:15:45,760 --> 00:15:48,604 (ALEWOLD) Take consolation, lady, 235 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:54,803 that should your land be confiscated, it is the church that'll benefit. 236 00:15:57,000 --> 00:15:58,764 (scREAlvllNG) 237 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:05,205 (YEl_l_s) 238 00:16:06,320 --> 00:16:07,651 (GRUNTING) 239 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,325 No! No, no, no, please don't! 240 00:16:12,600 --> 00:16:15,080 Where is it buried? Where's the silver? 241 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:19,043 Where is it? 242 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:20,804 (UHTRED) These people have nothing. 243 00:16:21,240 --> 00:16:22,571 (MAN) Please. 244 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:28,841 Five days and nothing. 245 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:30,411 There is time yet. 246 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:34,961 We're not the first Danes they've seen. I need silver. 247 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:37,771 - We keep looking. - What if the whole of Cornwalum 248 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:40,241 - has been sacked already? - We keep looking. 249 00:16:40,560 --> 00:16:42,608 We keep heading west. 250 00:16:45,280 --> 00:16:46,691 (sue-l-us) 251 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,962 Do they want to speak? 252 00:17:20,840 --> 00:17:23,571 Five men, to match theirs. 253 00:17:24,880 --> 00:17:27,247 And only I speak. 254 00:17:27,400 --> 00:17:29,004 Aethelwold? 255 00:17:29,160 --> 00:17:30,605 I heard. 256 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:33,730 Only the Great Uhtred speaks. 257 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:53,571 I am Brother Asser. 258 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:57,441 I bring you a gift, from my king. 259 00:17:58,840 --> 00:18:00,729 From King Peredur. 260 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:04,084 King who? 261 00:18:04,240 --> 00:18:06,049 King Peredur. 262 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:07,565 Of the Britons. 263 00:18:08,760 --> 00:18:10,091 Never heard of him. 264 00:18:10,240 --> 00:18:13,084 I assure you my king has heard of you. 265 00:18:13,240 --> 00:18:18,326 A troop of Danes raiding villages in Cornwalum does not go unnoticed. 266 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:21,131 Why does Peredur send me these miserable offerings? 267 00:18:21,280 --> 00:18:23,886 A gesture of peace, a token. 268 00:18:25,280 --> 00:18:29,763 Our king has been attacked by a fellow Briton and neighbour, Cailyn, 269 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:32,924 whose forces have seized the fort guarding our land. 270 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:35,560 I am sent to tell you Peredur will pay you well 271 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:38,291 to help him recapture this fort. 272 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:41,326 Pay us well? How much? 273 00:18:41,480 --> 00:18:44,689 I do not know the sum, but I am sure he will be generous. 274 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:46,651 He has silver? 275 00:18:47,280 --> 00:18:49,362 He is a king. 276 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:52,642 (CHILDREN LAUGHING) 277 00:19:28,600 --> 00:19:30,568 UP- UP, up! 278 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:38,282 Winchester it is not. 279 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:41,569 Alfred he is not. 280 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:45,209 The king greets you. 281 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:46,931 He does? 282 00:19:47,080 --> 00:19:49,208 - I hear nothing. - You are pagans. 283 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:52,648 The king is Christian, and will only speak with you through me. 284 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:55,451 If you would come forward and pay your respects. 285 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:04,083 Please inform the king Danes don't bow to Christians. 286 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:09,645 This fort you want us to recapture, it's defended by how many Britons? 287 00:20:09,960 --> 00:20:11,803 And what price will you pay? 288 00:20:15,120 --> 00:20:16,451 It would be much simpler 289 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:19,763 - if the king addressed me directly. - (LEOFRIC) Easy. 290 00:20:25,120 --> 00:20:28,647 They have between 40 and 50 men. 291 00:20:29,360 --> 00:20:31,727 No more than 50. 292 00:20:32,600 --> 00:20:35,490 We are 30 fighting men. 293 00:20:36,160 --> 00:20:38,128 And we are 20. 294 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,091 How much in silver? 295 00:20:40,600 --> 00:20:42,762 One hundred pieces of silver. 296 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:45,851 I won't bargain. I'll tell you the price. 297 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:48,925 - Four hundred pieces of silver. - An absurd sum. 298 00:20:49,080 --> 00:20:51,003 Is Peredur a king or not? 299 00:20:54,320 --> 00:20:56,368 I will call for Queen Iseult. 300 00:20:56,520 --> 00:21:00,366 Lord, perhaps instead, you should take a moment and pray 301 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:01,965 -for guidance - Iseultl 302 00:21:03,640 --> 00:21:05,210 You are needed. 303 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:29,164 I am blessed with two wives, two queens. 304 00:21:30,240 --> 00:21:32,971 Iseult is a shadow queen. 305 00:21:34,880 --> 00:21:38,089 You know what I require of you, of course you do. 306 00:22:06,680 --> 00:22:08,523 Who are you... 307 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:12,486 ..and what will you do for the king? 308 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:18,521 I am Uhtred Ragnarson. 309 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:21,966 I'm here to fight for your king 310 00:22:22,120 --> 00:22:24,566 if he pays me what I'm worth. 311 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,802 He is the one. 312 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:36,805 You're fortunate to have such a wife. 313 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:39,406 She is not to hump. 314 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:42,043 She's too valuable. 315 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:52,491 Four hundred (SIGHS) pieces of silver. 316 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:56,051 Agreed. 317 00:23:56,200 --> 00:23:59,283 - (UHTRED) I'll see it. - You'll see it once the fort is taken. 318 00:23:59,440 --> 00:24:02,523 - No, I'll see it now. - All of my wealth is hidden 319 00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,011 within the fort. 320 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:06,128 Then your enemy has it. 321 00:24:06,280 --> 00:24:08,169 Well hidden. 322 00:24:08,320 --> 00:24:10,846 You have your price, you have my terms. 323 00:24:11,280 --> 00:24:13,408 I know you'll accept. 324 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:17,931 I know you can smell the silver. 325 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:21,361 Danes. Hm? 326 00:24:21,680 --> 00:24:25,127 You have a nose for blood and silver. 327 00:24:25,280 --> 00:24:27,248 And women. 328 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:32,089 And so I will add to the price my queen. 329 00:24:34,080 --> 00:24:36,970 This queen. (LAUGHS) 330 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:44,488 If we win back the fort and you're lying about the silver, I'll kill you. 331 00:24:44,640 --> 00:24:47,769 Which is why I do not lie. 332 00:24:51,040 --> 00:24:54,283 Call the men up. We stay here. 333 00:24:57,680 --> 00:25:00,604 I'll dream about that shadow queen. 334 00:25:01,120 --> 00:25:03,122 (LEOFRIC) You told her your name, 335 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:04,611 and word travels. 336 00:25:04,760 --> 00:25:06,205 (ASSER) Uhtred Ragnarson. 337 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:12,804 I notice that you have some Saxons amongst your ranks. 338 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:14,291 Some. From Mercia. 339 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:17,250 Rather fight than work in the fields. Pay is better. 340 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:19,880 He'd like to attack at the earliest opportunity. 341 00:25:20,040 --> 00:25:22,008 He won't feed you more than a night. 342 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:23,685 How Christian of him. 343 00:25:24,120 --> 00:25:27,010 He would like to be a man of God, 344 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:31,165 but as you have witnessed, he cannot let go of his pagan ways. 345 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,650 The Queen Iseult. 346 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:36,241 She is a gwrach. 347 00:25:36,680 --> 00:25:38,205 A Sorceress. 348 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,171 And what are her powers? 349 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:45,046 Peredur believes she can see into the future. 350 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:48,809 For as long as she remains a virgin. 351 00:25:49,320 --> 00:25:53,245 - What do you believe? - I know the devil exists. 352 00:25:53,880 --> 00:25:58,647 Hiding within beauty is a trick he will use often, I'm sure. 353 00:25:59,800 --> 00:26:02,007 Tell the king to have his men ready. 354 00:26:08,760 --> 00:26:13,607 Peredur, any in the fort who try to escape are yours, yes? 355 00:26:13,760 --> 00:26:17,526 You will do your part, Dane, I will do mine. 356 00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:22,289 Walk on. Advance. 357 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:27,727 (LEOFRIC) Let's scare the shit out of these bastard Britons, 358 00:26:27,880 --> 00:26:30,611 see if they have the stomach for this. 359 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,365 Hold. 360 00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:42,970 We hold here. 361 00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:52,684 Why would they leave a fortress to face us? 362 00:26:54,200 --> 00:26:55,929 Aethelwold. Advance. 363 00:26:57,680 --> 00:27:01,048 Go on the ridge, see why they're prepared to leave the fortress. 364 00:27:01,560 --> 00:27:03,289 On my own? 365 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:05,609 You wanted to be first in line. 366 00:27:11,600 --> 00:27:13,364 (HORSE NEIGl-ls) 367 00:27:44,600 --> 00:27:45,931 What do you see? 368 00:27:46,080 --> 00:27:48,082 They are Danes! 369 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,482 Real Danes! 370 00:27:53,680 --> 00:27:56,081 Stand still! Hold! 371 00:27:57,840 --> 00:27:59,444 (PEREDUR) What are you waiting for? 372 00:27:59,600 --> 00:28:02,171 - (UHTRED) They're Danes! - What do you care? 373 00:28:02,320 --> 00:28:05,244 You people will fight anyone for money, even yourselves. 374 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,643 - You lied to me. - Think of the silver. 375 00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:11,406 The queen has seen your victory, so fight! 376 00:28:11,560 --> 00:28:12,891 Uhtred. 377 00:28:17,160 --> 00:28:20,767 He's a sword-Dane. A lord of war. 378 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:23,841 (AETHELWOLD) If the lord of war wants to talk, 379 00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:26,367 may l suggest we listen. 380 00:29:02,240 --> 00:29:03,969 Name yourself. 381 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:07,526 I'm Uhtred Ragnarson. 382 00:29:07,920 --> 00:29:09,251 Who are you? 383 00:29:09,680 --> 00:29:13,890 Skorpa, of The White Horse. 384 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:18,123 You are the Uhtred Ragnarson who was at Cynuit? 385 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:24,488 - I am. - The Saxon son of Earl Ragnar? 386 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:26,844 Yes. 387 00:29:27,440 --> 00:29:29,442 You will not defeat me. 388 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:31,731 You know this. 389 00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:34,963 Perhaps not, but I could kill half your men trying. 390 00:29:35,120 --> 00:29:36,645 Oh. 391 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:39,569 Yes. 392 00:29:40,200 --> 00:29:41,611 Yes, you could. 393 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:48,200 Then it would be best for us both if you did not try. 394 00:29:49,200 --> 00:29:53,569 Lord. Lord, I fear what will happen if they are allowed to speak. 395 00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:56,883 Then go to them, listen to what they're saying. 396 00:29:57,320 --> 00:30:00,403 My presence, lord, would serve only to antagonize the Dane. 397 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:02,528 Uhtred Ragnarson! 398 00:30:02,680 --> 00:30:04,648 What is happening here? 399 00:30:05,040 --> 00:30:07,805 They must leave my kingdom or die! 400 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:10,201 Bastard Danes. 401 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:12,371 The queen saw victory. 402 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:15,088 I pray, lord. 403 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:16,969 What is your battle price? 404 00:30:17,120 --> 00:30:18,451 (UHTRED) Silver. 405 00:30:18,840 --> 00:30:20,922 That he says is hidden in the fortress. 406 00:30:21,080 --> 00:30:22,650 (scol=l=s) 407 00:30:25,920 --> 00:30:27,410 No. 408 00:30:28,120 --> 00:30:32,569 No, we have ripped the fortress apart. We found nothing. 409 00:30:33,600 --> 00:30:35,841 He must have something. 410 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,207 - Somewhere. - (PEREDUR) Uhtred Ragnarson! 411 00:30:38,360 --> 00:30:40,249 Whatever he has, 412 00:30:40,600 --> 00:30:44,127 I say we split. 413 00:30:44,280 --> 00:30:46,567 Half and half. 414 00:30:47,200 --> 00:30:49,009 We kill his men, 415 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:50,685 we spare the king, 416 00:30:50,840 --> 00:30:54,242 he takes us to his wealth. 417 00:30:56,960 --> 00:30:58,803 Half and half? 418 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:07,084 I will advance, you will turn 419 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:10,851 and we will attack together. 420 00:31:13,320 --> 00:31:16,449 Now, this is for the benefit of the king. 421 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:20,483 - (GRUNTS) - You bastard piece of rassragr! 422 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:22,563 I'll destroy you! 423 00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:26,767 Be ready! We kill them all. 424 00:31:26,920 --> 00:31:29,287 Every last one of them dies! 425 00:31:29,840 --> 00:31:32,411 Tell the men we are with the Danes. 426 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:46,123 At the ready! 427 00:31:46,280 --> 00:31:49,762 - You trust this Skorpa? - We have no choice but to trust him. 428 00:31:49,920 --> 00:31:51,490 (ALL YELLING) 429 00:32:00,960 --> 00:32:03,566 Now turn! 430 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:31,090 To the death! 431 00:32:32,400 --> 00:32:38,726 You bastard Danes! You'll cry for your stinking whore mothers! 432 00:32:44,760 --> 00:32:46,762 (ALL YELLING) 433 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:21,087 (GRUNTING) 434 00:33:45,040 --> 00:33:47,042 (BOTH SCREAMING) 435 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:23,527 You lying, thieving, bastard Danes. 436 00:34:23,680 --> 00:34:26,331 I could kill at least one more of you. 437 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:32,845 It is over. 438 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:36,770 Your wealth. 439 00:34:36,920 --> 00:34:40,402 - My wealth for my life? - Your wealth and your shadow queen. 440 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:42,884 Useless bitch. 441 00:34:43,040 --> 00:34:44,530 She saw victory. 442 00:34:44,680 --> 00:34:46,330 (SKORPA) Where is the silver? 443 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:50,166 If I tell you, you'll kill me, and I would rather you remained poor. 444 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:52,049 You have my word, 445 00:34:52,200 --> 00:34:53,645 as a warlord, 446 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:56,089 you will be spared. 447 00:34:56,880 --> 00:34:59,360 Where is the silver? 448 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:02,931 Speak 449 00:35:03,480 --> 00:35:05,084 or you will die. 450 00:35:06,200 --> 00:35:08,009 It is buried. 451 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:09,651 In the hall, 452 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,331 beneath my throne. 453 00:35:11,960 --> 00:35:13,724 I'll need a small amount myse 454 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:15,609 (PEREDUR GASPS) 455 00:35:21,080 --> 00:35:23,082 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 456 00:35:32,600 --> 00:35:36,161 Do we split her too? You have the tits, I'll have the arse. 457 00:35:36,320 --> 00:35:37,651 She's mine. 458 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:39,882 You are here for the silver? 459 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:43,607 It is beneath this seat. 460 00:36:00,360 --> 00:36:02,488 I have a question. 461 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:06,921 Have you been waiting for us? 462 00:36:09,080 --> 00:36:10,411 For you. 463 00:36:11,520 --> 00:36:13,761 (UHTRED) Then you saw what would happen? 464 00:36:14,080 --> 00:36:16,287 I knew that you would come. 465 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:19,289 That is all. 466 00:36:20,560 --> 00:36:24,326 Uhtred, what do you know of a church with a golden altar? 467 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:26,931 At Cynuit. 468 00:36:28,160 --> 00:36:31,004 To celebrate the killing of Ubba, 469 00:36:31,600 --> 00:36:33,648 I hear they're building a church. 470 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:35,450 Who's been telling you this? 471 00:36:35,600 --> 00:36:37,204 Men, 472 00:36:37,680 --> 00:36:39,728 begging to live. 473 00:36:39,880 --> 00:36:41,211 Would say anything. 474 00:36:41,640 --> 00:36:43,449 That's where you'll go, to Cynuit? 475 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:49,801 Well, I have ships to repair, the coastline here has been murderous. 476 00:37:03,560 --> 00:37:04,925 (LEOFRIC) How do we do this? 477 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:06,851 How do we share? 478 00:37:08,320 --> 00:37:11,767 We don't share. 479 00:37:14,120 --> 00:37:16,122 Oh, we can fight 480 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:18,523 and some of us will die, 481 00:37:18,880 --> 00:37:21,929 including your queen. 482 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:43,171 Uhtred Ragnarson, 483 00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:46,162 keep your sword in its scabbard. 484 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:47,651 Wise queen. 485 00:37:47,800 --> 00:37:49,450 She stays with me. 486 00:37:55,480 --> 00:37:58,245 - She stays with me! - Do nothing! 487 00:37:58,400 --> 00:38:00,289 (SKORPA LAUGHS) 488 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,284 (wHlsl=>ERING) 489 00:38:14,360 --> 00:38:15,691 Uhtred, no! Uhtred! 490 00:38:15,840 --> 00:38:19,322 - (UHTRED) They have our treasure. - I'll not fight these Danes for silver. 491 00:38:19,640 --> 00:38:21,563 For king, yes, but not for silver. 492 00:38:21,720 --> 00:38:25,008 I need to raise an army and they get away further with every second! 493 00:38:25,160 --> 00:38:27,288 I'll not allow half these men or more to die. 494 00:38:27,440 --> 00:38:29,329 (ISEULT) I can give you what you need. 495 00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:32,289 There is more. 496 00:38:32,800 --> 00:38:34,484 Silver. 497 00:38:35,120 --> 00:38:37,122 (CHICKENS CLUCKING) 498 00:38:45,680 --> 00:38:47,011 (CHUCKLES) 499 00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:54,925 What did he whisper, Skorpa, when he was leaving? 500 00:38:57,720 --> 00:39:00,644 I will tell you when I believe you need to know. 501 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:09,569 How was I? 502 00:39:10,080 --> 00:39:11,923 As a warrior? 503 00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:14,770 Aethelwold, 504 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:18,644 you are as much a warrior as you are a king. 505 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,650 This isn't part of the plunder. 506 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:43,761 It's a holy cross. It goes back to the church. 507 00:39:43,920 --> 00:39:45,888 There'll be blessings. 508 00:39:46,680 --> 00:39:48,205 But the rest... 509 00:39:49,920 --> 00:39:51,524 ..it's all ours. 510 00:39:56,880 --> 00:40:00,885 - Home? - Wessex. And our separate ways. 511 00:40:01,040 --> 00:40:03,611 There's a bishop I must see. 512 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:51,010 (ISEULT) I've never seen a village like this before. 513 00:40:51,680 --> 00:40:54,126 (UHTRED) We will be here forjust the day. 514 00:40:59,760 --> 00:41:02,764 - Who are you? - I'll speak with the Bishop Alewold. 515 00:41:02,920 --> 00:41:04,604 Bishop Alewold is at prayer. 516 00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:06,570 - He'll see me. - He's at prayer 517 00:41:06,720 --> 00:41:09,485 - and cannot be disturbed. - Alewold. Bishop Alewold. 518 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:11,929 What is this? 519 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:14,287 Get out. Out. 520 00:41:14,440 --> 00:41:16,761 We-- We're-- We're busy with our work. 521 00:41:16,920 --> 00:41:18,649 So I see. 522 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:20,131 I said, get out. 523 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:25,206 - (UHTRED CHUCKLES) - I know you. 524 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,331 Uhtred. 525 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:30,162 The Godless, yes. 526 00:41:30,320 --> 00:41:34,370 And my wife, through her father, has inherited a debt to the church. 527 00:41:34,520 --> 00:41:36,010 Oh, yes. 528 00:41:36,160 --> 00:41:38,527 A substantial debt, I recall. 529 00:41:38,680 --> 00:41:40,921 - Which I would now discharge. - You would? 530 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:44,209 Very well, as you see we're busy with 531 00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:47,203 (GASPS) 532 00:41:49,920 --> 00:41:53,083 That's Irish work. 533 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:56,130 It looks Irish. 534 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:58,408 And its weight. 535 00:41:58,560 --> 00:42:01,769 A thing of beauty and of great value. 536 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:04,321 It seemed a fitting way of settling the debt. 537 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:08,087 If you'll accept, of course. If not, I'll put it in the smith's fire. 538 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:12,609 I accept. On behalf of the church, I accept. 539 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:18,847 I trust I can rely upon your good judgment 540 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:23,130 in dismissing the matter of my servant Oswald's wergild. 541 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:25,605 He was a thief. 542 00:42:26,120 --> 00:42:30,444 - His family will swear otherwise. - My people will swear he was. 543 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:34,641 And time will be wasted with no end. 544 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:41,289 In that case, consider all matters resolved. 545 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:43,090 Bless you. 546 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:26,801 I've been praying daily for your safe return. 547 00:43:36,640 --> 00:43:38,404 Who's this? 548 00:43:39,600 --> 00:43:41,250 She's a queen. 549 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,765 Queen of where? Of whom? 550 00:43:44,920 --> 00:43:46,729 (UHTRED) Britons. 551 00:43:47,880 --> 00:43:49,882 (BABY CRYING) 552 00:43:56,920 --> 00:44:00,003 Uhtred, you walked by your son without a look. 553 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:04,210 Is he baptised now? 554 00:44:04,360 --> 00:44:05,885 Yes. 555 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:07,765 Against my wishes. 556 00:44:07,920 --> 00:44:11,447 I have done nothing that requires forgiveness. 557 00:44:13,080 --> 00:44:15,526 - What's her name? - I am called Iseult. 558 00:44:15,680 --> 00:44:17,648 I'm speaking with my husband. 559 00:44:17,800 --> 00:44:19,643 You can kindly remain silent. 560 00:44:19,800 --> 00:44:22,121 Mildrith, we are hungry, thirsty and in need of rest. 561 00:44:22,280 --> 00:44:25,363 (SCOFFS) I am not your servant. 562 00:44:25,520 --> 00:44:28,683 Do not speak to me as if I were. I am your wife. 563 00:44:28,840 --> 00:44:31,525 You are no longer a part of Uhtred's path. 564 00:44:33,400 --> 00:44:35,004 It is true. 565 00:44:37,320 --> 00:44:39,891 Out. Out! 566 00:44:40,040 --> 00:44:43,203 This queen can sleep with the animals. 567 00:44:47,840 --> 00:44:50,161 You should know that your land is safe. 568 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:53,085 I've seen Bishop Alewold. The debt's settled, all of it. 569 00:44:53,960 --> 00:44:57,567 That's what I've come to tell you, nothing more. 570 00:44:58,400 --> 00:45:00,243 And what of Oswald's wergild? 571 00:45:00,400 --> 00:45:01,970 That too is settled. 572 00:45:02,120 --> 00:45:04,691 His family won't receive a penny. 573 00:45:04,840 --> 00:45:07,571 (MILDRITH) Then you can explain that to the king's council. 574 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:09,688 Alfred has called you to the Witan. 575 00:45:13,880 --> 00:45:15,723 It's finished. 576 00:45:16,200 --> 00:45:17,964 Everything. 577 00:45:20,920 --> 00:45:23,969 Before I left I said that I've loved you, 578 00:45:24,600 --> 00:45:26,204 and it's true. 579 00:45:26,560 --> 00:45:33,284 You'll not speak of us in this way and in the presence of a pagan whore. 580 00:45:33,440 --> 00:45:35,522 She's with me. 581 00:45:38,240 --> 00:45:43,041 Will you be resting with your family or with the animals? 582 00:45:43,200 --> 00:45:44,884 (BLEATING) 583 00:45:48,560 --> 00:45:50,642 You chose the company of pigs and a goat 584 00:45:50,800 --> 00:45:52,723 over your wife and son? 585 00:45:58,600 --> 00:46:00,807 My wife's a good woman. 586 00:46:02,160 --> 00:46:06,165 She loves her God and it's hard for her to be with the like of me. 587 00:46:06,520 --> 00:46:08,045 (sNlcKERs) 588 00:46:09,680 --> 00:46:14,447 If the marriage is to be ended, I must become used to life without my son. 589 00:46:27,080 --> 00:46:29,651 I'm here because I choose you. 590 00:46:33,240 --> 00:46:36,005 Though I won't keep you against your will. 591 00:46:43,400 --> 00:46:45,164 What? 592 00:46:51,120 --> 00:46:53,805 I will be with you, Uhtred, 593 00:46:54,520 --> 00:46:57,490 from now until the very end. 594 00:46:59,680 --> 00:47:01,967 That is what I see. 595 00:47:09,040 --> 00:47:13,364 I want you to see my home, my land in the north. 596 00:47:15,120 --> 00:47:19,330 It is this Alfred who directs you for that. 597 00:47:19,800 --> 00:47:22,451 You must give in to fate. 598 00:47:23,240 --> 00:47:25,402 Attend his Witan. 599 00:47:29,440 --> 00:47:32,649 Will you sleep alongside me tonight, under the furs? 600 00:47:34,480 --> 00:47:38,371 - Sleep? - Nothing more. 601 00:47:40,120 --> 00:47:42,202 I would like that. 602 00:47:45,640 --> 00:47:48,371 As the only other source of warmth would be a goat. 603 00:47:48,520 --> 00:47:50,090 (CHUCKLES) 604 00:48:02,920 --> 00:48:04,684 Edwina. 605 00:48:08,680 --> 00:48:10,330 Lady? 606 00:48:10,480 --> 00:48:13,768 Please inform your family that I'll be travelling. 607 00:48:14,080 --> 00:48:15,923 With the child. 608 00:48:17,920 --> 00:48:20,685 We will leave for Lord Odda's estate. 609 00:48:22,960 --> 00:48:26,248 I would like you with me, but it is your decision. 610 00:48:27,000 --> 00:48:30,322 I know how important it is to be amongst the people who care for you. 611 00:48:34,280 --> 00:48:36,726 I would not wish to leave you. 612 00:48:51,000 --> 00:48:54,482 The very day I'm told that my home is my own 613 00:48:54,800 --> 00:48:57,565 is the day I decide I must leave. 614 00:49:37,600 --> 00:49:42,367 Oh, Lord, grant wisdom to your servants gathered here. 615 00:49:42,920 --> 00:49:48,245 Help them to decide what is right, what is just and what is fair. 616 00:49:48,800 --> 00:49:51,246 Grant us this, oh, Lord. 617 00:49:51,400 --> 00:49:53,448 (ALL) Grant us this, oh, Lord. 618 00:49:54,360 --> 00:49:56,442 (wHlsl=>ERING) 619 00:50:03,200 --> 00:50:05,089 (MAN) Leave your sword. 620 00:50:06,240 --> 00:50:07,924 (BEOCCA) urm-ed. 621 00:50:09,040 --> 00:50:10,690 - Uhtred. - Beocca. 622 00:50:10,840 --> 00:50:13,286 Quickly. You're late. 623 00:50:13,440 --> 00:50:17,001 You were sent for days ago. You should have been here on time. 624 00:50:17,160 --> 00:50:19,527 Since when has my presence been so important? 625 00:50:19,680 --> 00:50:21,648 - Who is she? - She's with me. 626 00:50:21,800 --> 00:50:24,087 Is she part of your plunder? 627 00:50:24,640 --> 00:50:26,324 What's been said? 628 00:50:26,480 --> 00:50:28,528 You will hear it all soon enough. 629 00:50:28,680 --> 00:50:31,684 Now, we must go and you must be respectful. 630 00:50:31,840 --> 00:50:34,047 Now more than ever. 631 00:50:38,200 --> 00:50:42,649 And as local thanes skimp in their duty to repair the bridges, 632 00:50:42,960 --> 00:50:47,602 I wish to ask of the king to appoint an official 633 00:50:47,760 --> 00:50:50,411 to survey the kingdom's roads. 634 00:50:50,560 --> 00:50:53,962 The bridge on the road out of Abingdon, for example, 635 00:50:54,480 --> 00:50:57,211 is in such a state of disrepair 636 00:50:57,360 --> 00:51:00,489 - Now's the time, lord. - it is now dangerous for man or... 637 00:51:00,640 --> 00:51:03,086 What reason do I have to beg for mercy? 638 00:51:03,240 --> 00:51:04,969 - Quiet now. - Is it Cornwalum? 639 00:51:05,120 --> 00:51:07,521 - Respect. - (MAN) --remains disinterested. 640 00:51:07,680 --> 00:51:10,251 We shall talk of bridges later. 641 00:51:11,120 --> 00:51:13,726 - Beocca, what is this? - (YOUNGER) Be quiet there! 642 00:51:14,800 --> 00:51:16,529 Face your king. 643 00:51:17,040 --> 00:51:20,965 - Come. - There is an urgent matter 644 00:51:21,120 --> 00:51:25,045 which, with the Witan's permission, we shall deal with now. 645 00:51:37,920 --> 00:51:39,809 Ealdorman Uhtred, 646 00:51:40,600 --> 00:51:44,127 also known in your parish as Uhtred the Godless, 647 00:51:45,200 --> 00:51:49,125 you are on this day charged with taking a troop of the king's men 648 00:51:49,280 --> 00:51:50,691 into Cornwalum, 649 00:51:50,840 --> 00:51:54,845 there making war against the Britons without your king's consent. 650 00:51:55,600 --> 00:51:59,924 You are also charged with joining forces with the Dane called Skorpa, 651 00:52:01,120 --> 00:52:05,011 to murder Christian folk in Cornwalum, 652 00:52:05,160 --> 00:52:10,610 despite these folk all living in peace with Alfred and with Wessex. 653 00:52:11,640 --> 00:52:13,802 All this is proven with oaths. 654 00:52:14,120 --> 00:52:17,169 And the punishment for these crimes is death. 655 00:52:19,280 --> 00:52:20,805 Who swears these oaths? 656 00:52:20,960 --> 00:52:22,803 - We shall get to that. - Show me. 657 00:52:22,960 --> 00:52:24,928 - Who swears? - (ASSER) I, 658 00:52:25,080 --> 00:52:28,084 Brother Asser, swear these oaths. 659 00:52:28,480 --> 00:52:31,131 - Uhtred, to your knees. - Never. 660 00:52:31,280 --> 00:52:34,443 We were patrolling your borders and protecting your kingdom. 661 00:52:34,600 --> 00:52:37,570 There is more to my story, lord, if I may. 662 00:52:37,720 --> 00:52:40,564 - Time to beg. - Let him speak. Let's hear his story. 663 00:52:40,920 --> 00:52:45,369 On my way to make this complaint to King Alfred, 664 00:52:45,520 --> 00:52:47,249 I came via Cynuit. 665 00:52:48,120 --> 00:52:51,886 And such a sight I hope never to see again. 666 00:52:52,640 --> 00:52:55,803 For where the church to commemorate Lord Odda's victory 667 00:52:55,960 --> 00:52:57,610 over Ubba was to be built, 668 00:52:57,760 --> 00:53:01,526 I saw devastation, destruction, 669 00:53:01,680 --> 00:53:05,810 and the charred remains of 15 monks or more. 670 00:53:05,960 --> 00:53:07,724 Men have told me 671 00:53:07,880 --> 00:53:09,609 that this evil was the work 672 00:53:09,760 --> 00:53:13,651 of the very same Skorpa who was in Cornwalum 673 00:53:13,800 --> 00:53:17,646 and that with him, once more, was the Ealdorman Uhtred. 674 00:53:17,800 --> 00:53:20,280 - This man! - No! No, these are lies, lord. 675 00:53:20,440 --> 00:53:23,728 He lies with every breath. Hear me. Let me speak the truth. 676 00:53:23,880 --> 00:53:25,564 We are the Witan, 677 00:53:26,120 --> 00:53:28,964 and we shall behave in the way of a Witan. 678 00:53:31,920 --> 00:53:34,730 The ealdorman is entitled to respond. 679 00:53:34,880 --> 00:53:36,484 (UHTRED) Yes, I was at Cynuit. 680 00:53:36,640 --> 00:53:39,689 I was at Cynuit once, and once only. 681 00:53:40,520 --> 00:53:45,128 I was at Cynuit on the day that I, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, killed Ubba. 682 00:53:47,800 --> 00:53:50,087 I look around this hall 683 00:53:50,240 --> 00:53:53,323 and into the eyes of the warriors who know this to be true. 684 00:53:55,480 --> 00:53:58,211 And that is the only occasion I was at Cynuit. 685 00:53:58,360 --> 00:54:00,249 (ALFRED) We are here... 686 00:54:01,440 --> 00:54:03,568 We are here to deliver judgment 687 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:06,803 on the murder of King Peredur and the Britons of Cornwalum. 688 00:54:06,960 --> 00:54:09,566 - If I can speak of - There's a further witness. 689 00:54:09,720 --> 00:54:12,166 What if Peredur's queen was to stand in front 690 00:54:12,320 --> 00:54:14,721 and tell you that Peredur lied and cheated us? 691 00:54:14,880 --> 00:54:17,850 She's a shadow queen, a pagan. Her words are meaningless. 692 00:54:18,000 --> 00:54:19,445 Is the truth not important? 693 00:54:19,600 --> 00:54:21,329 - Lord. - Odda, we shall move on. 694 00:54:21,480 --> 00:54:24,723 - There is a further witness. - Yes, lord. Bring the prisoner. 695 00:54:25,480 --> 00:54:27,448 (CROWD GASPS) 696 00:54:32,080 --> 00:54:34,845 - What is this? - Odda wants you to die as a traitor, 697 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:37,844 - You will stand separate. - and you will die. 698 00:54:38,000 --> 00:54:40,844 If it's Valhalla you want, I'll do my best to give it. 699 00:54:41,000 --> 00:54:42,684 I said you will stand separate. 700 00:54:47,160 --> 00:54:48,605 Leofric, 701 00:54:49,320 --> 00:54:51,049 you've sworn your oath. 702 00:54:51,520 --> 00:54:53,010 And you will tell the truth? 703 00:54:53,160 --> 00:54:54,525 I will, lord. 704 00:54:55,080 --> 00:54:56,491 God is merciful. 705 00:54:57,640 --> 00:54:59,130 You are a man of Wessex 706 00:54:59,280 --> 00:55:01,248 and have been loyal to the king? 707 00:55:01,400 --> 00:55:04,131 I am loyal to the king, lord. Always. 708 00:55:04,960 --> 00:55:07,804 Were you in Cornwalum with the Ealdorman Uhtred? 709 00:55:10,160 --> 00:55:11,924 I was. 710 00:55:12,800 --> 00:55:17,010 Did you kill and plunder Peredur and his Britons? 711 00:55:17,160 --> 00:55:20,721 - I did. - Leofric, have you now donated 712 00:55:20,880 --> 00:55:23,690 your share of the plunder to the church? 713 00:55:24,360 --> 00:55:25,964 I have, lord. 714 00:55:26,120 --> 00:55:27,690 And have begged forgiveness. 715 00:55:29,960 --> 00:55:31,610 The Witan hears you, Leofric. 716 00:55:35,160 --> 00:55:36,924 Whom did you follow into battle? 717 00:55:40,240 --> 00:55:41,844 I went willingly, lord. 718 00:55:42,000 --> 00:55:45,368 No. Uhtred led, you followed. 719 00:55:45,520 --> 00:55:48,888 - He's the ealdorman, he is to blame. - I share the blame, lord. 720 00:55:49,040 --> 00:55:51,327 - No, he is responsible. - Irresponsible. 721 00:55:51,480 --> 00:55:52,891 He will pay with his life. 722 00:55:53,040 --> 00:55:55,520 - For the last time, beg. - No, I will not beg. 723 00:55:55,880 --> 00:56:00,044 I will fall to my knees for no man, no king and no Christian God. 724 00:56:06,000 --> 00:56:07,684 (UHTRED GRUNTS) 725 00:56:09,920 --> 00:56:11,843 He must pay, with his life. 726 00:56:13,040 --> 00:56:16,089 Lord, if I may make a plea to the king and the Witan. 727 00:56:16,240 --> 00:56:19,687 - I have not yet finished. - I beg your pardon, but if I may. 728 00:56:20,920 --> 00:56:24,367 It is clear that, like me, the arseling here is guilty. 729 00:56:24,520 --> 00:56:26,010 Thank you, my friend. (GRUNTS) 730 00:56:27,160 --> 00:56:32,166 It is also clear that he is too proud and too stupid to repent, 731 00:56:32,320 --> 00:56:33,970 and as a consequence will die. 732 00:56:34,120 --> 00:56:36,691 He will die for leading men to treachery. 733 00:56:37,040 --> 00:56:39,008 (LEOFRIC) Because of my own guilt 734 00:56:39,640 --> 00:56:42,610 and because of my respect for Uhtred as a warrior, 735 00:56:43,160 --> 00:56:45,322 I request that he dies at my sword. 736 00:56:50,600 --> 00:56:53,888 You wish to become executioner, Leofric? 737 00:56:54,280 --> 00:56:56,886 My plea is for a fight to the death, lord. 738 00:56:57,040 --> 00:56:58,565 Me against the arseling. 739 00:56:59,400 --> 00:57:02,051 If God is with me, I will be the victor, 740 00:57:02,200 --> 00:57:05,488 and the ealdorman is allowed to die as a warrior should. 741 00:57:05,640 --> 00:57:08,211 And if he wins this fight to the death, what then? 742 00:57:08,360 --> 00:57:13,400 He will not. It would take God's intervention for him to beat me. 743 00:57:13,560 --> 00:57:15,483 (AETHELWOLD) Let them fight, lord. 744 00:57:16,000 --> 00:57:18,128 Let God decide. 745 00:57:20,160 --> 00:57:23,243 Lord. Lord, it is clear the guilt lies with Uhtred. 746 00:57:24,120 --> 00:57:25,724 (MAN) This is the way. 747 00:57:25,880 --> 00:57:27,689 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 748 00:57:32,760 --> 00:57:37,004 Leofric, you have spoken well. 749 00:57:38,400 --> 00:57:40,687 And your request is granted. 750 00:57:45,320 --> 00:57:47,846 You will fight tomorrow. 751 00:57:48,000 --> 00:57:49,490 - To the death. - (MAN) Yes. 752 00:57:50,080 --> 00:57:52,321 Swords and shields. 753 00:57:53,280 --> 00:57:56,523 God shall determine the victor. 754 00:57:56,680 --> 00:57:58,682 (MAN) Fight to the death.