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I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred.
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After the defeat at Ethandun
was christened earl Guthrum and became
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King Aethelstan of the East Angeln.
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In Wessex Aethelwold still sees himself
as the true heir to the throne.
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I see it as a king would see it.
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- But King Alfred has other plans.
- Should I get married?
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A permanent alliance
between Wessex and Mercia.
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Which of you is Aethelred?
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Alfred forced me to renew my allegiance.
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He sent me out to kill
the Norwegian brothers Erik and Sigefrid.
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After I took Sigefried's hand,
I banished them.
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You will take a ship and leave
Northumbria never to return.
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I swear!
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And finally I exacted in Northumbria
my revenge against Kjartan
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and his son Sven,
and freed my enslaved sister Thyra.
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Let me help you-
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When I defeated the Danes
I married my beloved Gisela.
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And now everything seems peaceful.
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But for a warrior
can there never be peace.
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Fate holds everything.
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THREE YEARS LATER
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KINGDOM OF MERCIA
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We are there.
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We soon reach land. Be ready.
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She says she loves me.
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- I swear. She says she loves me.
- Sure.
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- Sihtric, she is a whore.
- No.
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- She has left it behind.
- What she loves is your silver.
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Is that the name of his stake?
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I want to marry her.
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And I want you to kill Danes
and survive the night.
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We are the villagers' only chance.
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They have started.
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Elgin. Hand me the bottle.
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If you want to live, boy,
then you drop the sword.
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There will be no more than 30 looters.
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We hide and wait.
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We attack on my command,
not before then.
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You heard the lords, we are hiding.
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Look, move the pawns!
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- Run and hide
- Elgin!
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Elgin, up with you!
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We have brought some prisoners.
Keep them quiet.
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Elgin!
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- Are you drunk?
- Now!
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Kill every single one of those devils!
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What is your name?
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Her name is Aethelflaed, lord.
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Are you her mother?
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No, lord.
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King Alfred, he has a daughter
named Aethelflaed.
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She is strong and brave.
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You must be too.
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Return to your village, bury your dead.
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Fine, hang three of the dead
from the trees, visible from the river!
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Lord.
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Take back what is yours.
You are safe now.
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You must return to your rat's nest
and say to all who will listen:
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Beyond Lunden, the Thames belongs to Alfred.
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And it is guarded by Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
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THE LAST KINGDOM
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UHTRED'S PROPERTY IN WESSEX
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There we have a welcome sight,
my wife and my boy.
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I think we feed him too much food.
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Don't forget your daughter,
she is here too.
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- Did it go well?
- Yes, not a scratch.
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You have a visitor.
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He's been here all night.
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Aethelwold.
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How much of my beer have you drunk?
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Not a mug.
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Not a drop of beer has passed my lips
in at least ten days.
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Have you been sick?
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Not sick, but... sober.
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Which, as you know, is unlike me.
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But it is important that you accept
that I am sober.
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Say what you came to say,
you've waited long enough.
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The dead speak.
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I've seen it, heard it. The dead speak.
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- The dead.
- A corpse.
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I saw him rise from his grave
and speak.
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And what did this corpse say?
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What he said touches us both, all of us,
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hence my visit, and what I tell
are his words, not mine, see?
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What did he say?
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That I should be king.
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No, believe me, it's true.
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He said I should be king of Wessex
and that you too should be king.
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He said that you, Uhtred,
to be crowned King of Mercia.
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Björn heard it from the three Norns.
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Bear?
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That's his name.
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- Is he dan?
- A dead day, yes.
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Therefore a good day.
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We are royalty, you and me.
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I have done my utmost to serve
Alfred, but without reward... Where are you going?
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Wash the blood off my hands
and then go to bed!
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Don't you believe me?
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Where did you see this corpse?
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Mercia. Beyond Watling Street.
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Did you enter Daneland?
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I went to the part of Mercia
which Alfred bestowed upon the Danes, yes.
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Did you happen to roam
to the other side of Watling Street?
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I got an offer! I was invited!
And the same will happen to you!
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I know what I saw.
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You will be queen.
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Maybe I don't want to be queen.
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When Björn is ready to speak
a messenger is coming.
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Tell me, do you want Alfred bad?
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No. Of course not.
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I wish him dead,
but I wouldn't hurt him.
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I know what I saw.
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I won't stay too long.
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Thank you for your kindness.
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You have sworn allegiance to Alfred.
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To become King of Mercia
must you break that oath.
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If it is my destiny.
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Then you think he's telling the truth?
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No.
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But I know he's not lying.
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The truth is another matter.
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We don't want an enemy like Alfred.
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And Alfred doesn't want an enemy like me.
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It seems to be progressing, Your Grace.
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Cockham residents seem to be
in good spirits.
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It seems so.
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We'll see.
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His Majesty.
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Open the gates!
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- Fine.
- What?
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- His Majesty. Welcome to Coccham.
- Fine.
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Lord Uhtred is in the fortress, in the keep.
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Are you picking him up, Finan?
We are waiting in the hall.
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Yes, Your Grace.
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The man must have a priest
for every day of the year.
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God be with you.
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Lord, we are entering Wessex.
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This part of the river
protected by Uhtred.
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- You say you have business there?
- Yes, lord.
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Lord, I beg you.
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I can't risk it
to lose my ship.
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You get to keep your ship.
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That's easy enough to say.
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It is a hall for heathens.
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You say the same thing
every time you come to visit.
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Uhtred is a heathen, as is his hall.
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I find it annoying
that he refuses to develop.
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He insists on holding on
at these ancient beliefs.
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- Beliefs of our ancestors.
- Who didn't know better.
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Your Majesty.
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- Refreshments.
- Thank you, Gisela.
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- I hope you are in good health.
- Yes, Your Grace.
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And better now that you are visiting.
The beer is freshly brewed.
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Excellent.
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- You are at peace in Wessex, I hope.
- Yes, Your Grace.
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I'm fine, my family is fine
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and that's peace, that's all I desire.
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And you? Are you satisfied?
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My daughter is now old enough
and soon to be married off.
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I'm... anxious.
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- Aethelfaed is a strange girl.
- Yes, she is.
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- Do you like her suitor, Your Grace.
- Aethelred.
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He serves a purpose. He is godly.
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We look forward to the wedding celebration
in Winchester.
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And I wish her... happiness.
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The purpose of marriage
is not to be happy, my dear.
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Then I'm lucky.
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I hope my own wife
can say the same.
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I think so, Odda,
because she sees you so rarely.
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His Majesty.
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Lord Odd.
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Steapa, my friend.
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Uhtred, you do not deserve
such a charming wife.
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I can only agree, Your Grace.
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I didn't expect you,
I have not received an offer.
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You must have hanged a man.
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I hung a lot of men recently.
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Attacker, Dane.
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And already dead, lord.
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I speak of a Saxon man,
a man of Coccham, of Wessex.
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Is that why you're here?
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Inter alia.
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That man was a thief, Your Grace.
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Rotten through.
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You hanged him without trial.
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He was guilty. Three times over.
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The purpose of a trial is to establish guilt.
People need to see justice done.
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- Then I will arrange a trial.
- It's a little late for that, I'm afraid.
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Have there been any complaints sir?
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There are laws, carefully written laws
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and if you wish to remain ealdorman
you must obey them.
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You must not force your pagan ideals
on my kingdom.
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We are west of Watling Street,
not east of.
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Yes, Your Grace.
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We do not enter Daneland,
we are not moving to Danish laws,
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neither in body nor soul.
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No, Your Grace.
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My nephew, Aethelwold, he...
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He was seen doing just that:
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leave Wessex and cross Mercia
from west to east. Do you know it?
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No.
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When Aethelwold was here he said nothing about
that he entered Daneland.
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What did he mention?
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He mentioned you, Your Grace
and how you took his crown.
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Aethelwod is eternally vain.
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My advice is the same
as it has always been,
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you should bring him to justice
and then kill him.
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If the devil starts whispering in his ear
maybe I'll have to.
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Except the men you hung,
how many other attackers did you kill?
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We killed around 30 men in total.
They had raided a village.
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Which lay in Mercia.
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We hear the screams at night.
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Mercia is weak.
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Its people unprotected from the Danes.
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Mercia is disorganized, and it will
to change. There will be cities.
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What is it?
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- The building there?
- It is a place of prayer.
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A church, Uhtred?
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Not really, Your Grace.
It is a hut fitted with a cross.
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If it serves as a place of prayer
then it is a church.
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Your grace! A ship is approaching!
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Merchant ship!
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You might want to dedicate a moment to prayer,
Your grace?
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I have to keep an eye out
over the merchant ship.
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Yes. I would like that.
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Your grace!
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I was just thinking of you.
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You were in my prayers, I mean.
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Thank you, Hilda.
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Go on, don't let me disturb your peace.
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Do you want to sit with me,
in peace, Your Grace?
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Yes, Hilda. I would like that.
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May I ask...
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...have you found your lasting peace?
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I am near, Your Grace.
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I feel more at peace here with God
than with my sword.
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Valor without the sword
is a more difficult path to walk.
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It must, over time...
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...be the only way.
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I pray you find your peace
rather than me.
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Thank you, Your Grace.
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You, stay by the ship.
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Godwine, I was waiting for you
several days ago.
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- Do you have the ax heads with you?
- Yes, lord.
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Made in Frankia.
They can split an oak tree.
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- How many?
- How many do you need?
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My husband saw warriors
aboard your ship.
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Is it true?
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Only three men, sir.
It's a Norwegian.
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He wants to talk to you, privately.
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- Can I trust this Norwegian?
- He says you know him.
252
00:20:48,956 --> 00:20:52,251
His name is Erik.
He has a brother - Sigefrid.
253
00:20:53,210 --> 00:20:56,881
Fine, slightest hint of trouble,
ignite the ship.
254
00:20:58,257 --> 00:20:59,800
It won't be necessary, lord.
255
00:21:01,302 --> 00:21:05,264
Sihtric, get a pile of torches.
256
00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:09,018
I want to be prepared.
257
00:21:20,404 --> 00:21:22,615
Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
258
00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,952
Here you are, lost in Wessex, once again.
259
00:21:27,119 --> 00:21:30,998
I am sworn to King Alfred.
260
00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:35,377
That's why I'm here.
261
00:21:35,544 --> 00:21:37,046
Why are you here?
262
00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:40,466
I'm not looking for a fight, not yet.
263
00:21:41,717 --> 00:21:44,386
Can you believe I've traveled
to meet a dead man?
264
00:21:44,553 --> 00:21:48,599
- Are you dealing with black arts now?
- It is my destiny, it is said.
265
00:21:49,642 --> 00:21:52,311
You have my word on it
that I shall do my business in Mercia,
266
00:21:52,478 --> 00:21:55,022
and then I return to Frankia.
267
00:21:55,189 --> 00:21:59,109
- Is Sigefrid in Frankia?
- Yes, but not much longer.
268
00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:01,821
My brother is... restless.
269
00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:05,157
We have grown strong
in the years since Northumbria.
270
00:22:05,324 --> 00:22:08,244
We have a fleet now, 19 ships.
271
00:22:09,912 --> 00:22:11,831
Like where are you going to sail?
272
00:22:11,997 --> 00:22:15,918
We have no definite plan,
other than listening to Björn.
273
00:22:16,085 --> 00:22:17,294
The dead man.
274
00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:19,421
You say so without surprise, Uhtred.
275
00:22:19,588 --> 00:22:22,091
I think you might have caught a sneeze
about this apparition.
276
00:22:22,258 --> 00:22:26,053
He speaks for the three Norns.
We cannot ignore him.
277
00:22:26,804 --> 00:22:28,556
- We?
- You and me
278
00:22:29,473 --> 00:22:32,810
After his defeat at Ethandun
earl Guthrum rejected our gods,
279
00:22:32,977 --> 00:22:34,228
and they are angry.
280
00:22:35,855 --> 00:22:37,356
They want revenge.
281
00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:40,568
I believe we have been chosen.
282
00:22:44,989 --> 00:22:48,450
You will receive your invitation.
You can certainly see for yourself.
283
00:22:48,617 --> 00:22:52,079
And if I refuse to meet
this apparition?
284
00:22:52,246 --> 00:22:55,165
It's a thing for the three norns
and the gods.
285
00:22:56,458 --> 00:22:59,795
And if I believe this apparition
is a trap...
286
00:23:00,462 --> 00:23:02,590
...that it is Sigefrid
who wants to kill me?
287
00:23:03,215 --> 00:23:05,885
You have my word on it
that it is not.
288
00:23:06,051 --> 00:23:07,219
I swear.
289
00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:11,390
All we want is
Uhtred of Bebbanburg by our side.
290
00:23:12,975 --> 00:23:16,353
May I pass now?
to go to my own meeting?
291
00:23:17,980 --> 00:23:19,023
Yes.
292
00:23:21,317 --> 00:23:22,484
Happy journey...
293
00:23:24,194 --> 00:23:26,488
...all the way home to Frankia.
294
00:23:26,655 --> 00:23:28,574
Uhtred Ragnarson.
295
00:23:28,741 --> 00:23:31,160
You will always have my respect.
296
00:23:37,124 --> 00:23:40,753
But don't forget,
you grew up like dan.
297
00:23:52,556 --> 00:23:55,809
- Was the meat soup suitable, Your Grace?
- The meat soup was delightful, Gisela.
298
00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:57,061
Like the beer.
299
00:23:57,227 --> 00:24:00,064
You should hold back.
You should climb up to your bed.
300
00:24:00,230 --> 00:24:01,607
You can always get carried away.
301
00:24:01,774 --> 00:24:03,275
It wouldn't be the first time.
302
00:24:03,442 --> 00:24:05,402
And I guarantee
that it won't be the last.
303
00:24:06,612 --> 00:24:09,239
Your grace, you paint me as a drunkard.
304
00:24:09,406 --> 00:24:13,202
But my head will ache
tomorrow morning, I know that.
305
00:24:13,369 --> 00:24:16,372
Then there will be beer for breakfast, lord,
it is the only cure.
306
00:24:20,501 --> 00:24:23,837
Was my nephew drunk
when was he last here?
307
00:24:26,215 --> 00:24:28,509
Aethelwold is often drunk, Your Grace,
308
00:24:28,676 --> 00:24:31,220
but last time he did not touch a drop.
309
00:24:31,387 --> 00:24:34,890
He mentioned that he had been sober
for several days, which was surprising.
310
00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:37,142
- It's a miracle.
- Not really.
311
00:24:37,309 --> 00:24:39,979
Aethelwold is not
a complete moron, lord.
312
00:24:40,145 --> 00:24:44,692
If he is idle, then he cannot
help us bring order to Mercia?
313
00:24:44,858 --> 00:24:48,654
- He fought well at Ethandun.
- And he likes to remind people of that.
314
00:24:48,821 --> 00:24:51,156
He is as much a man as Aethelred.
315
00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:53,367
Uhtred, you talk about things
you don't understand
316
00:24:53,534 --> 00:24:55,035
things that don't concern you.
317
00:24:55,202 --> 00:24:57,371
Wessex security concerns me.
318
00:24:57,538 --> 00:24:58,789
I am glad to hear.
319
00:24:58,956 --> 00:25:00,833
That's why we killed the stragglers, Your Grace.
320
00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,877
- Landstriker that belonged to Earl Guthrum.
- King Aethelstan.
321
00:25:04,044 --> 00:25:06,130
That has been his name
since he became a Christian.
322
00:25:06,296 --> 00:25:09,466
No matter what he's called, it's his men
which now breaks the peace.
323
00:25:09,633 --> 00:25:11,510
- Are you sure about that?
- Yes.
324
00:25:11,677 --> 00:25:14,513
They gather at the mouth of the Thames
at Beamfleot.
325
00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:17,391
It is true, Your Grace, 200 or more,
we have seen it.
326
00:25:17,558 --> 00:25:19,643
And they are increasing in number.
327
00:25:19,810 --> 00:25:22,438
If these savages are Aethestan's men,
then they are his concerns.
328
00:25:22,604 --> 00:25:25,649
Until they decide
to dam the river, Your Grace.
329
00:25:25,816 --> 00:25:28,277
Then all trade to Wessex ceases.
330
00:25:28,444 --> 00:25:30,529
- Aethelstan deals with them.
- He must kill them.
331
00:25:30,696 --> 00:25:32,072
I think we have to kill them.
332
00:25:32,239 --> 00:25:35,200
What we have to do is
to keep the peace!
333
00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:37,536
War cannot always be the answer!
334
00:25:37,703 --> 00:25:41,665
Your grace, forgive me, but you are talking about things
you don't fully understand.
335
00:25:43,042 --> 00:25:45,252
These men will not listen
on Aethelstan,
336
00:25:45,419 --> 00:25:47,796
and Aethelstan will not come
to deal with them.
337
00:25:47,963 --> 00:25:50,674
Right now they're landlubbers,
but if they find a lord to serve
338
00:25:50,841 --> 00:25:51,967
will they become an army.
339
00:25:52,134 --> 00:25:54,678
Where can this lord come from?
Do I know him?
340
00:25:56,680 --> 00:25:57,931
Should I fear him?
341
00:25:59,224 --> 00:26:02,478
You can be sure
that his name is not Uhtred, Your Grace,
342
00:26:02,644 --> 00:26:04,521
if that's what you mean.
343
00:26:08,192 --> 00:26:12,488
My advice, Your Grace, is to send ships
and men to Beamfleot.
344
00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:19,578
We must keep the peace.
345
00:26:31,715 --> 00:26:33,842
They say it's an honor
to have the king here,
346
00:26:34,009 --> 00:26:37,805
but his men and his priests
have eaten almost the entire winter ration.
347
00:26:37,971 --> 00:26:41,225
Uhtred, how can you serve a man
Who doesn't see your value?
348
00:26:41,391 --> 00:26:43,102
He probably always sees it.
349
00:26:43,268 --> 00:26:45,813
His God does not let him value it.
350
00:26:45,979 --> 00:26:48,649
He dislikes me more every day.
351
00:26:48,816 --> 00:26:51,443
Then you should ask him
to set you free.
352
00:26:52,694 --> 00:26:56,615
So we head north
to my brother and Ragnar.
353
00:26:56,782 --> 00:27:01,411
I am at peace here,
but we cannot become Alfred's enemy.
354
00:27:07,501 --> 00:27:09,169
Lord.
355
00:27:09,336 --> 00:27:12,965
Hilda. You look terrifying.
356
00:27:13,132 --> 00:27:15,092
I think I preferred you
with a sword.
357
00:27:15,259 --> 00:27:16,760
My sword has become heavy.
358
00:27:16,927 --> 00:27:18,887
But you could probably kill someone
with that.
359
00:27:22,683 --> 00:27:24,852
I have to speak plainly with you.
360
00:27:26,228 --> 00:27:29,606
I want to build a house,
a nunnery, here is Coccham,
361
00:27:29,773 --> 00:27:33,026
but with your and the bishop's permission,
of course.
362
00:27:34,403 --> 00:27:36,488
The time has come.
363
00:27:38,031 --> 00:27:40,993
You have my permission, without question.
364
00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:42,452
Thanks.
365
00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:44,663
And you have my protection…
366
00:27:46,039 --> 00:27:47,499
...always...
367
00:27:48,584 --> 00:27:50,043
...abbess Hild.
368
00:27:52,921 --> 00:27:55,924
You always will be
a woman too good for God alone.
369
00:28:00,095 --> 00:28:01,388
Alfred will be delighted.
370
00:28:10,147 --> 00:28:12,357
THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLE
371
00:28:12,733 --> 00:28:15,485
Stow away the oars. Moor her!
372
00:28:17,279 --> 00:28:19,031
- And Haesten...
- Lord?
373
00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:21,825
- Make sure the ships are well guarded!
- Yes, lord.
374
00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:31,919
Beamfleot's Fortress.
375
00:28:32,085 --> 00:28:33,712
And all the men in there.
376
00:28:33,879 --> 00:28:36,131
They are ours now.
377
00:28:36,882 --> 00:28:39,509
Even the air is rich here.
378
00:28:40,260 --> 00:28:42,304
How far up the river is Lunden?
379
00:28:42,471 --> 00:28:44,640
Half a day, with the tide.
380
00:28:44,806 --> 00:28:47,392
We will travel as soon as possible.
381
00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:49,686
And Uhtred?
382
00:28:49,853 --> 00:28:51,355
As we planned.
383
00:29:09,206 --> 00:29:10,832
KINGDOM OF WESSEX
384
00:29:10,999 --> 00:29:13,001
Are you looking forward to the wedding, father?
385
00:29:13,168 --> 00:29:16,004
Yes. I do, Father Beocca.
386
00:29:16,171 --> 00:29:19,174
I am equally amused by weddings
like any drunk.
387
00:29:20,259 --> 00:29:23,053
How is your own lady, father? The lady?
388
00:29:23,220 --> 00:29:25,681
Thyra? She is not my lady.
389
00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:27,975
She is fine.
390
00:29:28,141 --> 00:29:30,644
She is something of a strange beauty.
391
00:29:30,811 --> 00:29:32,479
Yes.
392
00:29:32,646 --> 00:29:35,816
She is... Yes.
393
00:29:35,983 --> 00:29:39,444
I inform God every night about
how much I miss the company of women.
394
00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:41,363
He doesn't send me anything.
395
00:29:41,530 --> 00:29:44,616
We talk, Thyra and I.
396
00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:47,452
She is a pleasant woman.
397
00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:49,955
There is no finer sight
398
00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:53,375
than a naked woman
with arms outstretched.
399
00:29:54,918 --> 00:29:56,586
Almost there.
400
00:29:56,753 --> 00:29:59,715
- Your grace?
- Beocca, come in.
401
00:30:04,261 --> 00:30:06,346
- Father Pyrlig.
- Good day, Your Grace.
402
00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:09,224
I don't read about anything else
than skirmishes and raids.
403
00:30:10,183 --> 00:30:12,227
What kind of place must Daneland be?
404
00:30:12,394 --> 00:30:14,813
- Sinful, lord.
- Without a doubt.
405
00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:17,482
They seek only to kill
and commit fornication.
406
00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:20,402
Your grace. Should we wait?
407
00:30:20,569 --> 00:30:23,113
- One moment.
- Lady Aelswith.
408
00:30:23,989 --> 00:30:28,076
Lady, I apologize for my clue
colorful description of life as dan.
409
00:30:29,453 --> 00:30:30,662
We are ready, Your Grace.
410
00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:37,961
- Father Pyrlig, I have a mission for you.
- Your Grace.
411
00:30:38,128 --> 00:30:39,963
Are you familiar with Östangeln?
412
00:30:40,130 --> 00:30:43,425
Yes, Your Grace, a country of quite
unremarkable beauty.
413
00:30:43,592 --> 00:30:46,803
Head to King Aethelstand.
He may need help reading the letter.
414
00:30:47,637 --> 00:30:48,722
Aethelstan.
415
00:30:48,889 --> 00:30:51,558
He will deal with the Danes
at Beamfleot and the quick.
416
00:30:51,725 --> 00:30:53,852
- If you can emphasize "smart".
- Emphasize wit.
417
00:30:54,019 --> 00:30:56,855
You have been assigned a guard.
They are waiting for you in the stable.
418
00:30:57,022 --> 00:30:59,983
- Shall I leave now, Your Grace?
- Sooner, father.
419
00:31:01,318 --> 00:31:04,571
I was looking forward to the festivities a bit,
Your grace.
420
00:31:04,738 --> 00:31:07,616
All of Winchester will celebrate.
421
00:31:07,783 --> 00:31:09,284
Smart.
422
00:31:10,160 --> 00:31:12,788
- Yes, Your Grace. I get what I need.
- Your Grace.
423
00:31:18,126 --> 00:31:19,169
Are you ready?
424
00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:25,133
Yes.
425
00:31:25,300 --> 00:31:28,261
It still needs to be embellished a bit.
426
00:31:28,428 --> 00:31:31,807
Don't touch it, you have ink on your hands.
427
00:31:44,069 --> 00:31:46,363
Say what you think.
428
00:31:46,530 --> 00:31:48,115
Do you like it?
429
00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:52,536
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
430
00:31:55,789 --> 00:31:58,375
- He doesn't deserve you.
- Didn't I say the same?
431
00:31:58,542 --> 00:32:00,585
I hope that Aethelred
says the same.
432
00:32:00,752 --> 00:32:04,756
Aethelred should consider himself
as a very fortunate young man.
433
00:32:04,923 --> 00:32:07,342
Over time you grow fond of him,
I'm sure of that.
434
00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:09,761
- I already like him.
- Trams.
435
00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:13,181
You've barely met him.
The last time was over a year ago.
436
00:32:13,348 --> 00:32:15,600
Aethelred is a good and godly man.
437
00:32:15,767 --> 00:32:18,311
Who is a little too fond of himself.
438
00:32:18,478 --> 00:32:20,230
Is Uhtred coming to the wedding?
439
00:32:20,397 --> 00:32:26,027
- Unfortunately, he does. I'm sure of that.
- I see him as our amulet.
440
00:32:26,194 --> 00:32:29,948
I don't want to hear about amulets.
There is nothing but the will of God.
441
00:32:30,115 --> 00:32:31,741
Praise Him.
442
00:32:42,419 --> 00:32:44,212
It's fertile ground, lord.
443
00:32:47,757 --> 00:32:48,884
No greener than Mercia.
444
00:32:49,801 --> 00:32:53,138
But Wessex has the advantage
not sharing a border with the Welsh.
445
00:32:54,473 --> 00:32:59,019
The Welsh in the west, the Danes in the east
and Alfred in the south.
446
00:32:59,186 --> 00:33:00,395
We are surrounded.
447
00:33:00,562 --> 00:33:06,443
We are perfectly positioned,
in the midst of Alfred's idea of an England.
448
00:33:07,736 --> 00:33:11,156
- Central
- Yes. I like that.
449
00:33:14,284 --> 00:33:16,745
Lord?
450
00:33:16,912 --> 00:33:18,455
Lord?
451
00:33:18,622 --> 00:33:21,249
Have you made a decision yet?
452
00:33:23,043 --> 00:33:24,503
Have you thought about it?
453
00:33:24,669 --> 00:33:26,213
Thought about what?
454
00:33:26,379 --> 00:33:28,006
Uhtred
455
00:33:28,632 --> 00:33:32,135
My request to marry.
I would like to have a family.
456
00:33:34,262 --> 00:33:36,389
Answer the man.
457
00:33:38,975 --> 00:33:42,395
I will speak to her in Winchester
and give you my decision.
458
00:33:42,562 --> 00:33:44,356
Thank you, lord.
459
00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:49,319
But you don't give her any more bracelets
or silver.
460
00:34:10,215 --> 00:34:14,970
Looking on, the great lord Uhtred
of the small and unknown village of Coccham.
461
00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:17,013
I see you are drinking again, Aethelwold.
462
00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:19,307
A cup or two, no more.
463
00:34:19,474 --> 00:34:21,059
I have news for you.
464
00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:22,894
You know where I am.
465
00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:30,151
Before you disappear to an inn
I want to talk to you.
466
00:34:30,318 --> 00:34:33,488
- About what?
- Undisturbed.
467
00:34:43,039 --> 00:34:44,833
Uhtred, please.
468
00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:47,752
Let's not rush
to make Alfred an enemy.
469
00:34:47,919 --> 00:34:50,088
And about the dead man
and the Gods say otherwise?
470
00:34:50,255 --> 00:34:52,716
They don't, if they really are gods.
471
00:34:53,508 --> 00:34:55,385
And besides...
472
00:34:55,552 --> 00:34:59,556
...this girl whom Sihtric loves,
you must not speak disparagingly of her.
473
00:34:59,723 --> 00:35:01,516
She's a beer house whore.
474
00:35:01,683 --> 00:35:03,351
And what is Aethelflaed?
475
00:35:03,518 --> 00:35:05,061
What is a peace cow if not a whore?
476
00:35:05,228 --> 00:35:07,647
There is a clear difference.
477
00:35:07,814 --> 00:35:11,568
She is going to get married and be set upon by a man
she does not know and for a price.
478
00:35:11,735 --> 00:35:13,403
Where is the difference?
479
00:35:14,571 --> 00:35:17,991
- That's the custom.
- She's a whore in a wedding dress.
480
00:35:18,158 --> 00:35:20,994
If that is the custom
I still belong to your uncle!
481
00:35:24,831 --> 00:35:28,627
- I won't say anything more.
- I'm glad to hear that.
482
00:35:34,257 --> 00:35:35,383
Uhtred
483
00:35:36,343 --> 00:35:39,471
Uhtred, as always begins it
with pleasure to see you.
484
00:35:39,638 --> 00:35:43,391
And you, Father Beocca.
You look fine.
485
00:35:43,558 --> 00:35:44,976
I do.
486
00:35:46,227 --> 00:35:48,271
Let me introduce Father Pyrlig.
487
00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:50,732
Lord Uhtred,
I've heard a lot about you.
488
00:35:50,899 --> 00:35:53,318
Father Pyrlig was once a warrior himself.
489
00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:54,819
Sword and spear, lord,
490
00:35:54,986 --> 00:35:58,490
but a man gets tired of knitting iron
in the abdomen of other men.
491
00:35:58,657 --> 00:36:01,910
I would have liked to have a mug of beer with you
but I must leave you.
492
00:36:02,077 --> 00:36:03,453
Do you have the letter in safe custody?
493
00:36:03,620 --> 00:36:06,790
Yes, father.
I have it right next to my wallet.
494
00:36:08,291 --> 00:36:10,043
Lord Uhtred, it was an honor.
495
00:36:12,504 --> 00:36:14,130
Unusual priest.
496
00:36:14,297 --> 00:36:15,840
Yes.
497
00:36:17,217 --> 00:36:22,472
Uhtred, that's one thing
I need your advice on,
498
00:36:22,639 --> 00:36:24,349
about Thyra.
499
00:36:24,516 --> 00:36:27,894
Like I said, she's adorable.
500
00:36:29,396 --> 00:36:31,231
But my problem is this.
501
00:36:32,857 --> 00:36:35,985
She has to... go away, I feel.
502
00:36:36,152 --> 00:36:39,739
Join us in Coccham
or return to Ragnar.
503
00:36:41,074 --> 00:36:42,992
- Don't you want her here?
- No.
504
00:36:43,827 --> 00:36:47,080
Yes. No, I want her here,
it's just that…
505
00:36:48,415 --> 00:36:50,542
I just can't think,
506
00:36:50,709 --> 00:36:52,669
I can't work, I can't sleep.
507
00:36:52,836 --> 00:36:55,338
This has been going on for months.
508
00:36:56,589 --> 00:36:58,341
I can barely pray.
509
00:36:58,508 --> 00:37:02,137
And when I pray, I just pray
for myself, which is wrong, very wrong.
510
00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:05,515
- Sinful
- Wrong.
511
00:37:07,016 --> 00:37:09,519
I didn't realize she had become
such a burden, father.
512
00:37:09,686 --> 00:37:11,646
She is not a burden.
513
00:37:11,813 --> 00:37:13,815
She could never be a burden.
514
00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:17,902
Then I don't understand, father.
Why does she have to leave?
515
00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:20,655
Because I can't think
on other than her!
516
00:37:22,657 --> 00:37:25,702
It's constant and pathetic
517
00:37:25,869 --> 00:37:27,746
and hopeless for…
518
00:37:28,580 --> 00:37:30,832
...she's fager and I'm... Beocca.
519
00:37:31,791 --> 00:37:35,211
A man old enough
being her much older brother.
520
00:37:36,087 --> 00:37:38,089
You smile.
521
00:37:38,256 --> 00:37:40,759
- No.
- You're laughing at me.
522
00:37:40,925 --> 00:37:43,595
No, father, I swear.
I'm not laughing at you.
523
00:37:43,762 --> 00:37:46,389
- I see your teeth.
- I share your joy!
524
00:37:47,766 --> 00:37:49,017
There is no joy!
525
00:37:49,184 --> 00:37:52,145
It feels like I'm in
in a kind of purgatory.
526
00:37:53,313 --> 00:37:57,734
Thyra will not go to Ragnar.
She is happy here in Winchester with you.
527
00:37:57,901 --> 00:37:59,110
Nonsense.
528
00:37:59,277 --> 00:38:03,072
Beocca, you are her peace. Her happiness.
529
00:38:04,073 --> 00:38:05,700
- Marry her.
- Marry me?
530
00:38:06,993 --> 00:38:09,954
You should marry her, father,
and go to bed with her.
531
00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:17,045
And then thank God
because he gives us such joy.
532
00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:19,088
Praise Him, Father.
533
00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:20,590
Praise him!
534
00:38:23,676 --> 00:38:25,970
But what if she refuses.
535
00:38:38,107 --> 00:38:39,192
Is it Aethelred?
536
00:38:41,194 --> 00:38:44,864
To my knowledge
Alfred couldn't have picked a bigger shit.
537
00:38:45,031 --> 00:38:47,700
I have never met the man,
but judging by his appearance
538
00:38:47,867 --> 00:38:51,454
he really joked
out of a giant's ass.
539
00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:53,748
He is to be king of Mercia, it is said.
540
00:38:55,625 --> 00:38:57,043
The Ealdormen of Witan say so.
541
00:38:57,210 --> 00:38:58,920
Lord of Mercia, perhaps.
542
00:38:59,504 --> 00:39:03,049
Alfred would never allow
that another Saxon was called king.
543
00:39:03,216 --> 00:39:06,386
Neither would a certain dead man
called Björn.
544
00:39:07,220 --> 00:39:09,389
- He wants to meet you.
- Come with me.
545
00:39:10,682 --> 00:39:12,684
You pinch my skin.
546
00:39:15,436 --> 00:39:16,604
This one was clean!
547
00:39:16,771 --> 00:39:19,899
Why are you entrusted with my affairs?
Who gave you this errand?
548
00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:21,526
- A pagan poet...
- His name?
549
00:39:21,693 --> 00:39:24,696
Eilaf! Eilif! A Danish name, something unusual!
550
00:39:24,863 --> 00:39:27,448
Are you wiser? No, you're not.
551
00:39:27,615 --> 00:39:30,118
I am a messenger, nothing more.
552
00:39:31,911 --> 00:39:34,122
- We are connected, you and I.
- Connected?
553
00:39:34,289 --> 00:39:35,665
Yes!
554
00:39:35,832 --> 00:39:38,877
Our ancestors were kings and yet
we are hardly recognized as ealdormen.
555
00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:40,795
We deserve more.
556
00:39:40,962 --> 00:39:43,339
Especially you deserve more!
557
00:39:45,717 --> 00:39:47,927
I myself have a chamber in the palace.
558
00:39:48,094 --> 00:39:53,099
That is the sum of my properties.
I'm not even included in Witan anymore.
559
00:39:57,353 --> 00:39:59,689
You are torn,
but why should we just watch
560
00:39:59,856 --> 00:40:04,110
when power and riches are given
to the likes of Aethelred of Mercia?
561
00:40:05,653 --> 00:40:09,157
You just saw him, riding
through Winchester like a peacock,
562
00:40:09,324 --> 00:40:11,576
- as if he were a king...
- When?
563
00:40:12,869 --> 00:40:14,245
When will I meet Björn?
564
00:40:15,538 --> 00:40:19,125
If we leave tonight, we can be back
in two days, in time for the wedding.
565
00:40:19,292 --> 00:40:20,752
I'll take you there.
566
00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:28,885
See him rise from his grave,
then you know it's all true.
567
00:40:30,219 --> 00:40:32,388
- He won't pray again.
- Lord!
568
00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:35,475
Don't speak! Don't move!
569
00:40:39,354 --> 00:40:41,898
We leave as soon as my horses
have been cooled and fed.
570
00:40:44,025 --> 00:40:46,527
The winds of change are blowing,
His Majesty.
571
00:40:53,743 --> 00:40:57,288
You will be glad to hear
that I have made my decision.
572
00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:58,748
You get to marry the girl.
573
00:40:58,915 --> 00:41:01,209
- Thank you, lord...
- When you have completed a mission.
574
00:41:01,376 --> 00:41:03,753
Get Clapa, go to the stables
and wait for me.
575
00:41:03,920 --> 00:41:05,880
Give the horses water and food.
They should be ready.
576
00:41:06,047 --> 00:41:07,966
- Yes, lord.
- Away with you.
577
00:41:08,633 --> 00:41:10,093
Thank you, lord.
578
00:41:10,259 --> 00:41:12,720
We are going to baptize our first son
to Uhtred, lord.
579
00:41:12,887 --> 00:41:15,223
- No, you shouldn't!
- No, we won't.
580
00:41:33,074 --> 00:41:34,117
Thyra.
581
00:41:36,077 --> 00:41:37,495
Beocca.
582
00:41:38,663 --> 00:41:41,582
- You scared me.
- Forgive me.
583
00:41:41,749 --> 00:41:43,626
Are you coming in?
584
00:41:46,212 --> 00:41:47,380
I have supper.
585
00:41:48,172 --> 00:41:52,760
I have something I need to say, Thyra,
something i need to ask.
586
00:41:52,927 --> 00:41:55,805
- You should ask...
- Marry me!
587
00:41:58,307 --> 00:42:00,435
Marry me, I said.
588
00:42:01,936 --> 00:42:05,940
It was selfish of me to ask,
to even mention the word.
589
00:42:08,443 --> 00:42:13,197
But... I'm afraid you've become someone
I can't live without.
590
00:42:14,198 --> 00:42:16,159
Are you scared?
591
00:42:16,325 --> 00:42:18,369
A life without you...
592
00:42:25,752 --> 00:42:27,545
You don't have to be afraid.
593
00:42:30,423 --> 00:42:32,258
I am here...
594
00:42:33,468 --> 00:42:34,844
...always.
595
00:42:51,861 --> 00:42:55,073
- Evening meal?
- Praise Him.
596
00:42:59,077 --> 00:43:00,953
Here it is.
597
00:43:02,205 --> 00:43:04,040
The Bard's Hall.
598
00:43:04,207 --> 00:43:08,127
It was given to Eilaf by his lord,
for his service.
599
00:43:08,294 --> 00:43:10,588
Sihtric, you go no further,
600
00:43:10,755 --> 00:43:13,424
not until we are inside the hall.
601
00:43:13,591 --> 00:43:16,552
- Stay out of sight.
- Yes, lord.
602
00:43:16,719 --> 00:43:20,264
If the dead man rises,
603
00:43:20,431 --> 00:43:25,019
when he returns to his grave
you keep an eye out.
604
00:43:26,395 --> 00:43:28,064
And if he sees me, lord?
605
00:43:29,148 --> 00:43:30,566
Imagine if...
606
00:43:31,943 --> 00:43:35,154
- What if he knows I'm close.
- Then you're screwed.
607
00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:38,741
Stay out of sight and keep watch.
608
00:43:38,908 --> 00:43:40,368
Yes, lord.
609
00:44:01,097 --> 00:44:03,224
There are men, warriors.
610
00:44:24,620 --> 00:44:27,039
We are here to meet Eilaf, the poet.
611
00:44:30,293 --> 00:44:31,711
We have an invitation.
612
00:44:33,421 --> 00:44:34,630
Who is leading here?
613
00:44:37,675 --> 00:44:39,260
- You?
- I do.
614
00:44:40,928 --> 00:44:46,684
I am Haesten,
and you are Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
615
00:44:46,851 --> 00:44:49,562
You spared me at Eoferwic, lord.
616
00:44:49,729 --> 00:44:52,440
You are expected and welcome.
617
00:45:17,173 --> 00:45:18,591
Go pee.
618
00:45:21,802 --> 00:45:23,221
Who is he?
619
00:45:23,387 --> 00:45:25,223
A thief, lord.
620
00:45:36,609 --> 00:45:38,361
I serve Erik...
621
00:45:39,195 --> 00:45:40,780
...Sigefrid's brother.
622
00:45:42,323 --> 00:45:43,866
He greets so well.
623
00:45:44,033 --> 00:45:45,326
Isn't Erik here?
624
00:45:46,911 --> 00:45:48,537
No.
625
00:45:48,704 --> 00:45:51,249
And if I got what I wanted
I wouldn't be here.
626
00:45:52,500 --> 00:45:54,001
My men...
627
00:45:54,168 --> 00:45:55,920
...are afraid.
628
00:45:56,087 --> 00:45:57,588
For ghosts?
629
00:46:01,175 --> 00:46:03,261
It's not a sight you'll forget.
630
00:46:06,555 --> 00:46:11,936
My lord wants you to know
that he is in Beamfleot now, not Frankia.
631
00:46:12,103 --> 00:46:14,105
With Sigefrid?
632
00:46:14,272 --> 00:46:17,316
With his brother and with the fleet.
633
00:46:17,483 --> 00:46:20,027
He insisted
that you would know.
634
00:46:20,194 --> 00:46:22,154
And after Beamfleot?
635
00:46:24,699 --> 00:46:26,284
I don't know that.
636
00:46:26,909 --> 00:46:29,161
But one hopes
that you should join us there.
637
00:46:31,372 --> 00:46:36,460
Eilaf is resting before the evening.
Maybe you should do the same.
638
00:46:47,263 --> 00:46:49,140
They have a fleet.
639
00:46:49,307 --> 00:46:52,018
- How many, I wonder.
- Nineteen ships.
640
00:46:52,184 --> 00:46:55,354
There are more than 500 men,
plus those already there.
641
00:46:55,521 --> 00:46:57,106
And those to come.
642
00:46:57,273 --> 00:46:58,524
Then it has started.
643
00:47:00,151 --> 00:47:03,237
- What?
- The end of peace.
644
00:47:20,463 --> 00:47:22,882
You're too close, girl.
645
00:47:30,806 --> 00:47:33,059
Don't force me
to speak to you again.
646
00:47:37,521 --> 00:47:40,775
When the marriage took place
should you consider forcing Aethelred
647
00:47:40,941 --> 00:47:42,651
deserve their privilege.
648
00:47:43,444 --> 00:47:48,115
Clashes and raids from
the Danes must not be tolerated, not a single one.
649
00:47:48,282 --> 00:47:50,368
That should be Aethelred's responsibility.
650
00:47:50,534 --> 00:47:55,247
And the Mercian Ealdormen
should be invited to a Witan in Wessex.
651
00:47:55,414 --> 00:47:57,166
For what purpose?
652
00:47:57,333 --> 00:47:59,585
In order to bow before the king
653
00:47:59,752 --> 00:48:02,880
and see the lords of Mercia do the same.
654
00:48:05,466 --> 00:48:09,845
I don't doubt it for a moment
that Aethelred has dreamed, dreams,
655
00:48:10,012 --> 00:48:12,056
about overthrowing me.
656
00:48:12,223 --> 00:48:14,350
It would be a simple reminder
about his position.
657
00:48:17,269 --> 00:48:20,689
- Excuse me, Your Grace.
- Odd. Come in, join us.
658
00:48:25,778 --> 00:48:28,155
Your Grace, it applies to both something and nothing.
659
00:48:28,322 --> 00:48:29,532
Sit down.
660
00:48:35,413 --> 00:48:38,249
Uhtred left Winchester last night.
661
00:48:38,416 --> 00:48:39,875
And headed where?
662
00:48:40,042 --> 00:48:41,377
We don't know for sure.
663
00:48:42,378 --> 00:48:45,005
- And his latest witch?
- His wife, darling.
664
00:48:45,172 --> 00:48:48,634
Lady Gisela remains in Winchester.
665
00:48:48,801 --> 00:48:50,344
He cannot travel far.
666
00:48:50,511 --> 00:48:53,222
Aethelwold is with Uhtred.
667
00:48:54,598 --> 00:48:56,183
Which way did they go?
668
00:48:56,350 --> 00:48:57,601
Towards Mercia, Your Grace.
669
00:49:00,980 --> 00:49:04,024
I think it's more than nothing, Odda,
and I'm tired
670
00:49:04,191 --> 00:49:05,651
on this eternal disobedience.
671
00:49:05,818 --> 00:49:09,405
But it does not spoil your appetite, Your Grace.
672
00:49:10,948 --> 00:49:13,993
No, it doesn't.
Watch Gisela.
673
00:49:14,160 --> 00:49:18,205
She goes nowhere before her husband
has returned and explained his absence.
674
00:49:20,958 --> 00:49:22,084
Father Beocca.
675
00:49:22,251 --> 00:49:25,629
Lord, lord, lady.
676
00:49:26,797 --> 00:49:29,216
- I have news.
- Has Uhtred returned?
677
00:49:29,383 --> 00:49:30,593
From where, Your Grace?
678
00:49:30,759 --> 00:49:33,012
What is your news, Father Beocca?
679
00:49:34,346 --> 00:49:36,390
I'm going to get married.
680
00:49:42,813 --> 00:49:47,651
The once proud
and brave earl Guthrum...
681
00:49:48,861 --> 00:49:52,031
...now calls himself a Christian!
682
00:49:53,782 --> 00:49:57,661
He now calls himself "King Aethelstan",
683
00:49:57,828 --> 00:50:01,999
but he is nothing else
than Alfred's evil dog,
684
00:50:02,166 --> 00:50:04,251
and he dishonored us all!
685
00:50:05,294 --> 00:50:10,216
He has brought dishonor upon him
every single warrior who has gone before us!
686
00:50:11,425 --> 00:50:13,886
He has dishonored the gods!
687
00:50:15,012 --> 00:50:21,519
And the gods bid every man
here today to avenge them!
688
00:50:22,228 --> 00:50:25,022
And avenge them we will!
689
00:50:27,358 --> 00:50:29,485
At sunrise tomorrow
690
00:50:29,652 --> 00:50:34,031
comes Lunden
and all its riches to be yours.
691
00:50:34,198 --> 00:50:38,160
Believe me when I say,
692
00:50:38,327 --> 00:50:41,205
that the gods are with us!
693
00:50:41,372 --> 00:50:43,582
The gods are with us!
694
00:50:51,966 --> 00:50:54,051
KINGDOM OF MERCIA
695
00:52:36,528 --> 00:52:40,908
Forgive me for not being awake
to welcome you, sir.
696
00:52:41,075 --> 00:52:45,829
Björn hasn't given me
a lot of rest lately.
697
00:52:48,832 --> 00:52:50,918
We understand.
698
00:52:52,878 --> 00:52:55,673
The gods want two husbands.
699
00:52:55,839 --> 00:53:00,511
So thank you for coming here,
Uhtred of Bebbanburg.
700
00:53:01,804 --> 00:53:03,847
After tonight...
701
00:53:05,015 --> 00:53:06,642
...I hope to sleep.
702
00:53:17,486 --> 00:53:19,530
Get the blood.
703
00:53:25,411 --> 00:53:26,912
It's time.
704
00:53:53,939 --> 00:53:57,693
- It is a Christian burial ground.
- Yes, lord.
705
00:53:57,860 --> 00:54:00,612
Maybe that's why
that Björn can't rest...
706
00:54:01,530 --> 00:54:02,865
...or leave now.
707
00:54:19,006 --> 00:54:20,299
Please, no.
708
00:54:20,466 --> 00:54:23,218
Please...
709
00:54:25,387 --> 00:54:30,768
To raise the dead we must
send a messenger across the abyss.
710
00:54:30,934 --> 00:54:32,978
- Is he guilty?
- Twice again.
711
00:54:33,145 --> 00:54:37,441
Please, I beg you, lord.
I have a wife and children, please.
712
00:54:37,608 --> 00:54:41,653
- What did you steal?
- Just one lamb, lord, for my family.
713
00:54:41,820 --> 00:54:44,406
- And traps.
- To my family, lord!
714
00:54:44,573 --> 00:54:47,576
I'm sorry, but a thief twice over
deserves to die.
715
00:54:47,743 --> 00:54:50,162
- No! Please...
- Put it in his mouth.
716
00:54:50,329 --> 00:54:52,164
No, please, lord. I'm begging you.
717
00:54:52,331 --> 00:54:55,209
I can fight. I can work,
i can earn Please, I beg.
718
00:54:55,375 --> 00:54:56,585
I'm on your side, lord.
719
00:54:56,752 --> 00:54:58,212
What is it, please?
720
00:54:58,378 --> 00:54:59,505
No, lord, please.
721
00:55:07,846 --> 00:55:11,016
A harp string, lord.
A bridge from our world to Björn's.
722
00:55:11,183 --> 00:55:13,644
- Kill him.
- No, please.
723
00:55:13,811 --> 00:55:15,395
Please, lord, no!
724
00:55:15,562 --> 00:55:18,899
Get the message into his mouth
and kill him!
725
00:55:19,066 --> 00:55:22,236
Spare me! Spare me and I
shall repay you with my gratitude!
726
00:55:22,402 --> 00:55:24,822
Please, lord! No!
727
00:55:58,063 --> 00:56:02,150
Björn, you have blood.
728
00:56:04,069 --> 00:56:06,864
I have given you life.
729
00:56:07,906 --> 00:56:10,367
I have sent you a message.
730
00:56:10,534 --> 00:56:13,036
If it's peace you want,
731
00:56:13,203 --> 00:56:17,249
then you won't get it
until we hear you speak!
732
00:57:06,715 --> 00:57:09,009
- The harp string
- Welcome, Björn.
733
00:57:09,176 --> 00:57:11,094
This is Lord Uhtred,
734
00:57:11,261 --> 00:57:14,723
who has sent many dan
to the place where you live.
735
00:57:14,890 --> 00:57:17,017
I'm not alive.
736
00:57:18,268 --> 00:57:20,562
You have a business for Lord Uhtred.
737
00:57:30,364 --> 00:57:31,698
Lord Uhtred.
738
00:57:31,865 --> 00:57:33,617
I see you now.
739
00:57:34,910 --> 00:57:38,205
The gods have received their sacrifice
740
00:57:38,372 --> 00:57:41,708
and the brothers have tonight
741
00:57:41,875 --> 00:57:45,921
started what cannot be stopped.
742
00:57:46,088 --> 00:57:49,424
The streets of Lund are red...
743
00:57:50,926 --> 00:57:52,803
...of Saxon blood.
744
00:57:55,347 --> 00:57:59,685
You will be king.
745
00:58:01,061 --> 00:58:02,771
King of Mercia.
746
00:58:02,938 --> 00:58:06,692
King of Saxons and Danes.
747
00:58:07,693 --> 00:58:12,030
King of other kings.
748
00:58:15,242 --> 00:58:18,704
You. Lord Uhtred.
749
00:58:30,257 --> 00:58:31,299
Bury him.
750
00:58:34,261 --> 00:58:35,303
Your majesty.
751
00:58:37,305 --> 00:58:39,099
It is clear.
752
00:59:23,435 --> 00:59:25,353
What we have just witnessed…
753
00:59:27,022 --> 00:59:28,565
...do you think it's true?
754
00:59:28,732 --> 00:59:30,567
Yes.
755
00:59:32,069 --> 00:59:33,779
And me.
756
00:59:35,280 --> 00:59:38,366
It gave you chills,
I'm sure of that.
757
00:59:40,285 --> 00:59:43,538
So what happens now?
You are sworn to Alfred.
758
00:59:43,705 --> 00:59:46,249
Alfred is nothing compared to the gods.
759
00:59:47,626 --> 00:59:49,544
In my opinion.
760
00:59:51,588 --> 00:59:53,006
Uhtred...
761
00:59:53,173 --> 00:59:56,885
...it is our birthright
to be called kings.
762
00:59:58,011 --> 00:59:59,054
Haesten.
763
01:00:02,015 --> 01:00:05,185
- Lord?
- The brothers Sigefrid and Erik...
764
01:00:05,352 --> 01:00:08,396
Is it true what Björn says?
That they attack Lunden?
765
01:00:09,689 --> 01:00:12,567
I cannot say for sure, lord,
but that was the plan…
766
01:00:13,527 --> 01:00:15,737
...to sail up the river
and take Lunden,
767
01:00:15,904 --> 01:00:18,198
which would now be your city…
768
01:00:18,865 --> 01:00:20,909
...as King of Mercia.
769
01:00:20,933 --> 01:00:22,933
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770
01:01:01,116 --> 01:01:03,326
Subtitles: Kristina Donnellan
771
01:01:04,244 --> 01:01:05,287
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