1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:13,760 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:13,840 --> 00:00:16,680 King Edward is close to finally realizing 3 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:21,160 his father's ambition to create a single kingdom... England. 4 00:00:21,239 --> 00:00:26,920 You are as good and true and faithful a man as your father. 5 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:29,480 This is your destiny. 6 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:31,400 To Bebbanburg then, Lord Uhtred? 7 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:34,600 We retain Northumbria for the Saxon people! 8 00:00:35,680 --> 00:00:38,840 But the enemy has made his own preparations for battle. 9 00:00:38,920 --> 00:00:43,960 When King Constantin's army appears on the horizon, set fire to that church. 10 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:49,360 Our plan to ambush is mistimed. Constantin is already within the fortress. 11 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:51,720 Edward was anxious to commence the attack... 12 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:54,120 Our targets are all in one place. 13 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:57,480 Storm the fortress now and we trap Aethelhelm and Constantin. 14 00:00:57,560 --> 00:01:00,040 ...but reluctantly agreed to hold back 15 00:01:00,760 --> 00:01:03,360 and allow me to attempt a rescue. 16 00:01:03,440 --> 00:01:06,440 He draws the guards down to the beaches before the tide turns, 17 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:09,000 giving you a very small and reckless opportunity to get in 18 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,880 by the guard's room before they return. 19 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:15,320 Whilst Aelswith sought assistance from elsewhere. 20 00:01:15,400 --> 00:01:17,360 It is very foolish of you to come here. 21 00:01:17,440 --> 00:01:19,480 I'm no friend to Christians. 22 00:01:19,560 --> 00:01:22,960 Edward's impatience led him to renege on the plan 23 00:01:23,040 --> 00:01:25,640 and mount a rash assault on the fortress. 24 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:27,480 We have waited and heard nothing. 25 00:01:27,560 --> 00:01:29,800 The time offered to prevail is slipping away. 26 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:31,080 This is madness. 27 00:01:31,160 --> 00:01:33,960 Give us Lord Aethelhelm and Lady Aelfwynn 28 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:35,200 and we will not attack. 29 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:39,600 Refuse and we will besiege and kill you all! 30 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:41,320 None will survive! 31 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:43,880 Destiny is all! 32 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:44,520 I will assume that was a warning! 33 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:02,920 They do not wish to comply. 34 00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:09,800 Did you see my father? 35 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:22,040 I will get the girl, parade her from the ramparts. 36 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:23,680 Will King Constantin agree to that? 37 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:25,880 If we do not ask, he cannot refuse. 38 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:54,880 Come on! Move! Move! 39 00:03:56,920 --> 00:04:00,040 Ignore all demands, play for time. 40 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:03,040 Ignore a challenge, one king to another? 41 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:04,040 It's dishonorable. 42 00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:05,920 Wait for your armies. 43 00:04:06,920 --> 00:04:08,400 Get the marriage bond sealed. 44 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:10,720 I could, of course, simply hand you over. 45 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:14,600 We are so close to getting what we want. 46 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:18,080 You have confessed them. Get to the sacrament. 47 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:20,440 Are you ready? 48 00:04:21,399 --> 00:04:25,880 The gate guard can rebuff any assault, but as a precaution, 49 00:04:25,959 --> 00:04:29,000 I would place the Lady Aelfwynn somewhere safe. 50 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:31,000 A higher room is fortified. 51 00:04:31,840 --> 00:04:34,920 Yes, wise. Aelfwynn, go with Lord Wihtgar. 52 00:04:38,560 --> 00:04:39,600 You see, 53 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:42,840 we can withstand a siege. 54 00:04:42,920 --> 00:04:45,280 Just let Edward attack! 55 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:48,640 To sit and wait, 56 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:49,960 it's not in my blood. 57 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:54,600 If he comes to the gate, 58 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:56,160 I will speak to him. 59 00:05:03,400 --> 00:05:04,760 Why are we on the ramparts? 60 00:05:04,840 --> 00:05:06,600 To show Edward you are still alive. 61 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:08,280 That is not what was discussed. 62 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:10,760 Show her to the Saxons. 63 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:27,920 Put a knife to her throat. 64 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:37,840 - Go! Offer a negotiation! - No! 65 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,040 Say nothing. 66 00:05:46,560 --> 00:05:49,160 Truly King Edward does not come for me. 67 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:51,120 I'm just caught in this. 68 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:53,520 Then throw her over. 69 00:05:56,040 --> 00:05:57,360 Show them we are ruthless. 70 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:07,200 Release her and I will not kill him. 71 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:08,640 Uhtred. 72 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:11,840 Do you want to see him die? 73 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:16,840 Let her go. 74 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:21,440 Run. 75 00:06:22,960 --> 00:06:23,960 Run! 76 00:06:34,600 --> 00:06:36,880 Follow him! 77 00:06:39,200 --> 00:06:40,400 Guards, seize him! 78 00:06:40,480 --> 00:06:42,920 Quick! Move yourselves! 79 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:45,480 Lord, here. 80 00:06:48,600 --> 00:06:50,880 - You escaped? - Of course we did. 81 00:06:50,960 --> 00:06:52,240 And we found... 82 00:06:55,200 --> 00:06:56,320 Why did you come? 83 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:58,400 I feared Haesten would betray your plan. 84 00:06:59,040 --> 00:07:00,520 He did not. 85 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:02,400 He was put to the sword concealing it. 86 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:09,520 Then his death finally brings him honor and he will be welcomed to Valhalla. 87 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:12,880 Did you find Aelfwynn? 88 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,200 I had her within my grasp but no longer. 89 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:18,320 And Edward has attacked, so time is short. 90 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,120 Well, we still have the advantage. 91 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:24,320 - They do not know you are here. - Uhtred! Uhtred! 92 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:26,400 Is that you or some other Uhtred? 93 00:07:27,560 --> 00:07:28,800 Uhtred! 94 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:30,480 Where is he? 95 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:33,400 - Who? - Edward's man is within! Uhtred! 96 00:07:33,480 --> 00:07:37,000 - Uhtred of Bebbanburg. - Uhtred, the Imposter! Yes! 97 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:39,960 This alliance has brought me nothing! 98 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:42,160 Now he hunts me in my own fortress! 99 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:44,240 If he hunts you, I suggest you find him. 100 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:46,240 Send all armed guards to the gate! 101 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:51,720 Bring my grandson Aelfweard to me. I want the atheling by my side. 102 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:10,240 Quickly! Quickly, go to your positions! 103 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:13,680 As fast as you can. We can hold them off. 104 00:09:13,760 --> 00:09:16,040 They are dogs. We are men! 105 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:22,320 Quickly, carry on! 106 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:23,240 Carry on! 107 00:09:26,560 --> 00:09:27,640 Go! 108 00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:04,200 We're saved! 109 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:25,640 Stand here with me. 110 00:10:25,720 --> 00:10:29,040 We have lost this fight. Throw yourself at my father's mercy. 111 00:10:29,120 --> 00:10:30,120 I'll plead for you. 112 00:10:30,160 --> 00:10:33,880 You lost any influence with him when you joined with me. 113 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:38,360 We will hold our nerve and make you king. 114 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:42,080 Your grandfather promises a great deal. 115 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:44,520 Some more advice. 116 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:47,840 When events change, plans should change. 117 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:55,080 Drink this. 118 00:10:55,160 --> 00:10:56,560 It'll calm your nerves. 119 00:10:58,280 --> 00:11:01,000 My father made me swear I would not drink. 120 00:11:01,520 --> 00:11:06,760 Well, your father has not shown himself to be wise in judgement. 121 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:13,080 - We seem to be the ones... - Hild, if we distract the remaining guard, 122 00:11:13,160 --> 00:11:16,960 can you get her to the sea gate and to safety with Father Pyrlig? 123 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:23,200 Yes, I will need a torch to signal to him. 124 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:25,120 You will need a weapon. 125 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:31,680 I had hoped never to hold such a thing again. 126 00:11:43,480 --> 00:11:45,840 It breaks my heart to drag you to this fight. 127 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:49,160 Nothing dragged me but my own will. 128 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:52,000 Protect her as you have protected others. 129 00:11:52,600 --> 00:11:53,600 I will. 130 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:55,640 Fight on for Bebbanburg. 131 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:58,080 You've earned this, Uhtred. 132 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:01,080 God is not cruel. 133 00:12:03,920 --> 00:12:05,000 Fight... 134 00:12:08,680 --> 00:12:10,160 as you need to fight. 135 00:12:13,520 --> 00:12:16,680 Well, your grandfather may have friends anywhere... 136 00:12:26,560 --> 00:12:27,600 We attack. 137 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:30,400 It will draw in the guard to defend them, 138 00:12:31,160 --> 00:12:32,760 so the women can escape. 139 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:34,360 Agreed? 140 00:12:34,440 --> 00:12:35,600 Mm. 141 00:12:39,280 --> 00:12:41,400 Your army, Lord King, they are approaching! 142 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:44,400 - How far? - Two, three miles. Soon. 143 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,720 See? We played for time. 144 00:12:47,560 --> 00:12:49,440 Hold your nerve. We will prevail! 145 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:52,640 - How long till the Saxons breach the gate? - Also soon. 146 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:56,760 The gate will hold. The armies will meet on the field. 147 00:12:56,840 --> 00:12:59,240 Edward will be routed by dusk! 148 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:01,560 Do not tempt God with so much pride. 149 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:02,960 I am proud. 150 00:13:03,960 --> 00:13:06,880 Everything I predicted has come to pass. 151 00:13:06,960 --> 00:13:10,440 He heard of our rebellion, came to our door. 152 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:14,400 Rather than act with stealth, he announced himself! 153 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:17,560 I tell you, he is impulsive. 154 00:13:17,640 --> 00:13:21,200 Let him push, he will push too hard. 155 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:24,320 Your army is behind him. 156 00:13:26,440 --> 00:13:28,360 If his pride is his fault, 157 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:30,760 let him believe he has alarmed us. 158 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:32,760 Open the sea gate. 159 00:13:32,840 --> 00:13:35,960 Let anyone without the stomach for a fight leave. 160 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:38,720 Take men off the gate and reduce our defenses. 161 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:40,600 A bold idea, Lord King, 162 00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:44,080 but given that we have provisions for a siege, should we not... 163 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:46,280 Sieges are for turds! 164 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:47,680 Into the yard! 165 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:57,280 They are pretending to abandon Bebbanburg. 166 00:13:57,360 --> 00:13:59,640 Edward would not be that stupid. 167 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:01,320 That will not work. 168 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:03,200 Will it? 169 00:14:03,720 --> 00:14:06,120 To the ramparts. 170 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:13,840 Stay back! 171 00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:18,680 Leave us be! 172 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:24,680 Did he strike? 173 00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:28,720 No! 174 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:31,200 No, please don't... 175 00:14:37,640 --> 00:14:40,560 Oh, Lord... 176 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:42,320 Oh, forgive me. 177 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:50,000 Thank you. 178 00:14:50,080 --> 00:14:51,800 There's more. Stay back! 179 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:06,400 Follow them. Father Pyrlig... 180 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:41,320 It is foolhardy, Lord King. 181 00:15:42,120 --> 00:15:44,320 Let the soldiers do the fighting. 182 00:15:45,080 --> 00:15:46,880 I never saw you for a coward. 183 00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:50,480 Why have you commanded to open the sea gate? 184 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,680 Did you find your assassin? 185 00:15:53,760 --> 00:15:56,200 My men flee by the dozen! 186 00:15:56,280 --> 00:15:59,440 Good, fewer to protect here. 187 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:03,680 Let Edward see us in retreat. Bring down the men. 188 00:16:06,360 --> 00:16:09,680 You are sworn to him, but he is sworn to me. 189 00:16:09,760 --> 00:16:10,760 Go. 190 00:16:14,040 --> 00:16:15,240 Pull back! 191 00:16:15,320 --> 00:16:17,920 Pull back. Stand down! 192 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,440 Stand down! 193 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:36,480 Do not believe it, Edward. 194 00:16:46,760 --> 00:16:47,760 Scots. 195 00:16:48,160 --> 00:16:49,360 Does the king see them? 196 00:16:51,560 --> 00:16:52,640 No. 197 00:16:54,640 --> 00:16:56,440 Men are gathering behind the gates. 198 00:16:56,800 --> 00:16:58,880 They'll attack them on two fronts! 199 00:17:12,079 --> 00:17:13,839 We're beating them back. 200 00:17:15,599 --> 00:17:16,599 Lord King! 201 00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:20,839 Soldiers are rowing for their lives from the sea gate, 202 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:22,680 grabbing what tiny boats they can. 203 00:17:22,760 --> 00:17:24,560 They are leaving Bebbanburg in droves. 204 00:17:24,640 --> 00:17:26,560 - What has happened within? - Unknown. 205 00:17:28,160 --> 00:17:29,560 There's been no word. 206 00:17:31,119 --> 00:17:33,520 - Uhtred has taken command. - No! 207 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:36,920 He could not take the fortress with three men. 208 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:38,640 We couldn't take it when we were a dozen. 209 00:17:38,680 --> 00:17:40,960 Nonetheless, something has happened within. 210 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:45,000 Stable the horses and I will lead the men out on foot! 211 00:17:46,080 --> 00:17:49,080 Let us finish this. Ready! 212 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:50,240 With the king! 213 00:17:50,320 --> 00:17:53,160 Lord King, the Scots may be closer than we know. 214 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:57,336 - It's the wrong ground for a battle... - It's why we strike before they come. 215 00:17:57,360 --> 00:18:00,640 Take the undefended fortress and fight them from a secure position! 216 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:02,416 - God is with us, we can do this. - Lord, no! 217 00:18:02,440 --> 00:18:04,640 You are no warrior! Do not offer counsel! 218 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:06,320 Leave the battlefield! 219 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:08,040 I need soldiers who are with me. 220 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,040 Do not come forward! 221 00:18:26,680 --> 00:18:30,440 Do not shoot! 222 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:48,120 Remain unseen. Stand by the gate. Await my command. 223 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:55,040 Let us view this victory from above, 224 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,640 so we may preside over it. 225 00:19:08,760 --> 00:19:10,400 Men of Wessex! 226 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:13,400 Men of Mercia! 227 00:19:13,480 --> 00:19:17,480 Now we take Northumbria for England! 228 00:19:18,080 --> 00:19:19,760 Advance! 229 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:05,560 Lord King! 230 00:20:10,880 --> 00:20:12,560 Shield wall! 231 00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:21,800 - Pull back! - Get back! 232 00:20:25,040 --> 00:20:26,840 Pull back! 233 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:16,640 Shield wall! 234 00:21:22,440 --> 00:21:24,600 Father, they will push us into the sea! 235 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:30,640 Hold the line! Push them back! 236 00:21:33,280 --> 00:21:35,760 You stupid arselings. 237 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:37,120 Bastards! 238 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:39,080 Arselings! 239 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:45,440 Who is that? By the forest? 240 00:21:46,400 --> 00:21:47,880 More Scots? 241 00:21:57,360 --> 00:21:58,400 Push! 242 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:02,120 Hold them! 243 00:22:04,520 --> 00:22:05,880 Push back! 244 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:07,360 Push back! 245 00:22:26,320 --> 00:22:28,080 Keep up the pressure! 246 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:30,000 Push them over the cliff! 247 00:22:51,920 --> 00:22:53,440 Push on! 248 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:12,640 Aldhelm! 249 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:16,520 Aldhelm! 250 00:23:44,960 --> 00:23:46,840 Stiorra! Stiorra, turn back! 251 00:23:46,920 --> 00:23:48,720 She says the battle is over, Uhtred. 252 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:51,800 It is not. Stiorra, please offer your support! 253 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:54,160 I plead for my son, do not leave! 254 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:58,560 Father, the battle cannot be won. Edward has trapped himself. 255 00:23:58,640 --> 00:24:00,920 - We cannot undo it. - Let me lead your men. 256 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:03,360 Lady, do not weaken. We cannot win this. 257 00:24:03,440 --> 00:24:06,600 I gathered all these men to help. With all my heart I wanted to, 258 00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:09,560 but we're too late. Come with us now. Save yourself. 259 00:24:09,640 --> 00:24:12,240 - He will not leave the field. - Nor shall we. 260 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:14,920 It is dangerous, yes. 261 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:16,840 - But we have to try. - The risk is too great! 262 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:18,800 Your brother came here with us! 263 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:21,200 Aethelstan is on the field. 264 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:24,000 Aldhelm, Cynlaef, many who are known to you! 265 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:27,280 When I married Sigtryggr, I chose his kin over my own. 266 00:24:27,360 --> 00:24:29,600 Sigtryggr would support me now. You know this. 267 00:24:29,680 --> 00:24:32,920 He would not ask you to watch your brother die and turn away. 268 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:35,920 No Danes should die for Saxons, not after all they have done to us. 269 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,720 You have suffered at the hands of Saxon kings, I know this. 270 00:24:39,480 --> 00:24:43,200 I promise, do this and the Danes will be rewarded. 271 00:24:43,280 --> 00:24:45,800 You cannot promise me anything! 272 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:53,400 She cannot. It is true. 273 00:24:54,200 --> 00:24:55,520 But I can. 274 00:24:56,320 --> 00:24:59,120 For I speak to you as a man who has lived among you. 275 00:24:59,840 --> 00:25:01,840 Your gods are my gods. 276 00:25:02,520 --> 00:25:05,440 I was born a Saxon but raised a Dane. 277 00:25:05,520 --> 00:25:07,560 For years that divided me, 278 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,680 but perhaps the Gods have led us all here! 279 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:13,480 For I will offer you a bargain. 280 00:25:13,560 --> 00:25:18,880 I ask you to fight now for me and for Northumbria. 281 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:22,160 And if we take these lands, 282 00:25:22,240 --> 00:25:25,440 we will be taking them for Saxons and for Danes. 283 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:30,480 Follow me and all Danes will live in peace here. 284 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:31,760 I swear this to you! 285 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:35,240 Danes will not be hunted, nor live in forests! 286 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:38,360 You will have lands and homes! 287 00:25:38,440 --> 00:25:40,920 And I ask you not to do this for Saxons. 288 00:25:41,520 --> 00:25:43,840 Do it for what your forebears came here for. 289 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:48,320 For the reason they risked their lives and crossed the seas 290 00:25:49,240 --> 00:25:50,640 to make a homeland. 291 00:25:51,960 --> 00:25:54,160 Follow me and this I swear. 292 00:25:55,120 --> 00:25:56,600 You have my word... 293 00:25:57,640 --> 00:25:59,440 as a Saxon 294 00:25:59,520 --> 00:26:00,840 and as a Dane! 295 00:26:52,960 --> 00:26:55,480 Sire, we're fighting on two sides! 296 00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:10,000 Charge! 297 00:27:42,080 --> 00:27:44,040 Charge! 298 00:28:09,440 --> 00:28:11,440 Odin favors us! 299 00:28:16,480 --> 00:28:17,880 Burn the fortress. 300 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:20,280 I do not want their stronghold on my border! 301 00:28:22,440 --> 00:28:24,520 Take any hostages you can! 302 00:28:35,560 --> 00:28:40,160 Lord King! Help! 303 00:28:45,080 --> 00:28:49,400 Torch bearers! Stop them! 304 00:29:05,600 --> 00:29:07,120 We must get you to safety. 305 00:29:07,200 --> 00:29:10,360 If your father prevails, I fear what he may do to you. 306 00:29:29,040 --> 00:29:30,680 - Did they get to safety? - Yes. 307 00:29:31,760 --> 00:29:33,160 How can I win you the day? 308 00:29:33,240 --> 00:29:36,360 They are taking hostages, do likewise! 309 00:29:36,440 --> 00:29:39,760 Take him, the commander. And find Finan! 310 00:29:47,920 --> 00:29:49,600 They're retreating! 311 00:29:51,840 --> 00:29:53,360 They're retreating. 312 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:05,720 One more step and you will be killed. 313 00:30:05,800 --> 00:30:07,840 You should be pleading for your life. 314 00:30:08,400 --> 00:30:10,200 I know you're afraid to fight me. 315 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:13,640 Of course, I'm afraid to fight you. 316 00:30:13,720 --> 00:30:15,520 We are not equals in sword-craft. 317 00:30:16,920 --> 00:30:19,360 So, if you agree to a fair fight... 318 00:30:21,440 --> 00:30:22,440 Ah, yes, 319 00:30:23,840 --> 00:30:25,600 you could never fight with honor. 320 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:28,280 Honor does not win a fortress. 321 00:30:59,560 --> 00:31:01,120 Uhtred! 322 00:31:03,680 --> 00:31:05,880 Uhtred, do not fight alone! 323 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:42,160 The stinking turd in his hole, 324 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:46,040 unable to face the carnage he has unleashed. 325 00:31:51,280 --> 00:31:54,960 Give me a reason not to cut the eyeballs from your skull. 326 00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:57,280 Kill him and I'll have to fight you. 327 00:31:58,600 --> 00:32:00,080 Please, I beg for his life. 328 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:01,720 Then you're a fool, 329 00:32:02,440 --> 00:32:05,600 for he has betrayed you and Wessex many times. 330 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:10,920 Ask him whose blood stains his hands! 331 00:32:11,000 --> 00:32:14,600 All I have done has been to protect him. He knows this! 332 00:32:14,680 --> 00:32:17,640 If he knew all he would not stand by you! 333 00:32:19,080 --> 00:32:20,600 Tell him the worst of it. 334 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:25,320 Tell him or I shall! 335 00:32:26,560 --> 00:32:29,120 Confess your sins and live, 336 00:32:30,040 --> 00:32:33,080 or die disgraced. 337 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:46,640 Tell me, what does Aethelstan speak of? 338 00:33:17,320 --> 00:33:21,480 It is a story... 339 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:24,520 which is hard to understand. 340 00:33:24,600 --> 00:33:25,880 It is not. 341 00:33:27,040 --> 00:33:33,000 - It was for the honor of our bloodline... - Enough evasion, it sickens me! 342 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:40,440 Aelfweard, 343 00:33:42,200 --> 00:33:44,560 it will scar your soul to hear this, 344 00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:49,000 but he had your mother killed to start a war with the Danes. 345 00:33:49,080 --> 00:33:50,760 That is not true! 346 00:33:50,840 --> 00:33:54,200 - All know it. - And all are wrong! 347 00:33:57,360 --> 00:34:00,160 This has no truth? None at all? 348 00:34:01,680 --> 00:34:06,120 No, it does not. It is... 349 00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:13,440 There is a reason. 350 00:34:22,679 --> 00:34:25,800 She was not the target. It was a tragedy. 351 00:34:28,880 --> 00:34:30,880 She was killed by men you sent? 352 00:34:43,600 --> 00:34:46,840 And you told me that you feared my father was to blame! 353 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:49,760 For the blame is his! 354 00:34:50,320 --> 00:34:53,480 His disregard sent her to the pilgrims. 355 00:34:53,560 --> 00:34:55,120 I did not know! 356 00:34:55,199 --> 00:34:58,159 If I had known, never would I... 357 00:35:00,639 --> 00:35:01,840 Never! 358 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:15,720 Do with him what you will. 359 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:17,760 Aelfweard, no. 360 00:35:19,800 --> 00:35:22,880 I said you would live if you spoke true 361 00:35:23,840 --> 00:35:25,280 and you did. 362 00:35:26,080 --> 00:35:28,880 Now face the agony you caused. 363 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:39,520 Tell my grandson I am a man of honor. 364 00:36:26,560 --> 00:36:28,560 Who is the Lord of Bebbanburg? 365 00:36:28,640 --> 00:36:30,520 It belonged to my father! 366 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:32,640 Who is the true heir? 367 00:36:32,720 --> 00:36:33,920 Say it! 368 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:37,960 I will never surrender. 369 00:36:40,240 --> 00:36:42,600 Kill me as I killed my father. 370 00:36:43,280 --> 00:36:45,040 That is the legacy of our line! 371 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:49,240 Do this and your son will kill you. 372 00:36:49,320 --> 00:36:50,920 That is the destiny! 373 00:36:53,720 --> 00:36:55,240 No, it's not. 374 00:37:09,280 --> 00:37:10,680 Uhtred! 375 00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:47,440 To the sea gate, Lord! Run! 376 00:37:48,920 --> 00:37:51,280 - No, I will not leave and see it burn. - No! 377 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:53,880 The smoke will choke you before the flames even reach. Please! 378 00:37:53,960 --> 00:37:57,600 - The gods will decide my fate. - If not for yourself then for me! 379 00:37:58,440 --> 00:38:00,760 - Please, just move! - No! 380 00:38:00,840 --> 00:38:03,840 It is my destiny to die in Bebbanburg! 381 00:39:52,280 --> 00:39:53,600 King Constantin, 382 00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:55,960 welcome to Bebbanburg. 383 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:00,880 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred, 384 00:40:00,960 --> 00:40:04,120 heir to this fortress and the lands that surround it. 385 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:10,200 I acknowledge you as lord of this fortress 386 00:40:12,480 --> 00:40:15,880 and I recognize your authority over the lands around it. 387 00:40:19,120 --> 00:40:20,280 Can we exchange? 388 00:40:22,480 --> 00:40:24,880 Is he still the man that was captured? 389 00:40:25,520 --> 00:40:28,160 Of course, we're not savages. 390 00:40:29,040 --> 00:40:30,840 Return our men and you can have him. 391 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:37,480 Six men for one, even for my nephew, 392 00:40:38,400 --> 00:40:39,600 it's not a fair price. 393 00:40:41,800 --> 00:40:44,160 I demand you swear to Scotland. 394 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:48,960 No, that will not be. 395 00:40:49,040 --> 00:40:51,920 These are Saxon lands, where Danes can thrive. 396 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,560 These lands are disputed. 397 00:40:54,920 --> 00:40:56,600 And I will always claim them. 398 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:03,400 But I'm ready to accept the offer. 399 00:41:09,400 --> 00:41:13,840 If you were wise, you'd strike a bargain for a longer peace. 400 00:41:14,160 --> 00:41:15,560 Your men have been defeated. 401 00:41:15,640 --> 00:41:17,280 You have no power to bargain. 402 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:19,480 I can bring more men. 403 00:41:20,160 --> 00:41:22,360 Lost battles do not mean lost wars. 404 00:41:22,760 --> 00:41:24,720 I'm not afraid to fight you. 405 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:42,680 If you want to make a longer peace, I will tell you my terms. 406 00:41:45,720 --> 00:41:46,920 Edward. 407 00:41:53,120 --> 00:41:54,480 The victory was ours. 408 00:41:55,480 --> 00:41:57,480 You could say that, Lord King. 409 00:43:09,920 --> 00:43:14,760 Hey! All stand for the king! 410 00:43:21,760 --> 00:43:26,240 My son, who has led us to such victory! 411 00:43:42,800 --> 00:43:44,560 Your heroism on the field of battle 412 00:43:44,640 --> 00:43:47,000 will live on in the songs and in the chronicles. 413 00:43:48,560 --> 00:43:50,520 To you, we owe our life. 414 00:43:54,400 --> 00:43:56,160 Also to the Danes, Lord King. 415 00:43:57,040 --> 00:43:58,840 Yes, also to the Danes. 416 00:44:00,480 --> 00:44:02,400 Who may live in these lands in peace. 417 00:44:05,760 --> 00:44:08,000 Lord Uhtred of Northumbria, 418 00:44:09,920 --> 00:44:12,640 I congratulate you on restoring your birthright. 419 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:17,360 You honor your children and bring them solace and healing. 420 00:44:19,640 --> 00:44:22,920 May these lands be held by your descendants for all eternity. 421 00:44:25,280 --> 00:44:29,400 Let the sons of your sons profit for generations! 422 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:42,240 Why are we going to the fortress? 423 00:44:42,320 --> 00:44:44,320 To meet the Lord of Bebbanburg. 424 00:44:44,400 --> 00:44:45,400 Why? 425 00:44:46,880 --> 00:44:49,000 Is this a trick to make me learn scripture? 426 00:44:49,080 --> 00:44:51,440 I know better than that, Osbert. 427 00:44:51,920 --> 00:44:54,040 No, I made a little inquiry 428 00:44:54,120 --> 00:44:59,560 and I think the new lord might be able to tell you something of your origins. 429 00:45:00,480 --> 00:45:03,000 You think he may have once met my father? 430 00:45:03,920 --> 00:45:07,480 Yes. Something like that. 431 00:45:28,600 --> 00:45:29,600 Oh! 432 00:45:35,040 --> 00:45:38,480 You were worth the fight, my dearest girl. 433 00:45:39,800 --> 00:45:42,880 Your mother would be proud. 434 00:45:45,120 --> 00:45:46,880 I have a gift for you. 435 00:45:58,720 --> 00:46:00,280 How are the wounded? 436 00:46:02,680 --> 00:46:05,040 Some will take a while to recover. 437 00:46:05,680 --> 00:46:09,920 Perhaps you might... stay and care for them here at Bebbanburg. 438 00:46:11,960 --> 00:46:12,960 Perhaps. 439 00:46:14,280 --> 00:46:16,920 I think that is an excellent idea. 440 00:46:17,000 --> 00:46:20,600 The sea air is very good for all manners of illness. 441 00:46:21,320 --> 00:46:25,360 I shall of course need rooms with a sea view. 442 00:47:18,360 --> 00:47:20,640 We will feast like brothers. 443 00:47:21,200 --> 00:47:25,120 For truly what you have done for my family cannot be matched in many lifetimes. 444 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:27,480 The debt is ours. 445 00:47:28,720 --> 00:47:31,760 We will feast and then I shall accept your oath before the people. 446 00:47:32,360 --> 00:47:35,960 We will share the moment England is finally made whole 447 00:47:36,040 --> 00:47:38,120 and defeat the Scottish claim forever. 448 00:47:41,920 --> 00:47:44,960 Constantin has withdrawn his claim to these lands. 449 00:47:48,040 --> 00:47:49,160 Why would he do that? 450 00:47:51,000 --> 00:47:53,920 Because I offered not to cede these lands to you. 451 00:47:56,080 --> 00:48:01,160 Instead we will remain between the two, sworn to neither, to ensure peace. 452 00:48:01,240 --> 00:48:03,560 The people here are Saxon in their blood. 453 00:48:03,640 --> 00:48:06,640 Indeed, but they're not part of your kingdom. 454 00:48:08,040 --> 00:48:11,360 We recognize you as our overlord and we will pay you homage, 455 00:48:12,000 --> 00:48:15,440 but these lands will remain Northumbria's and Northumbria's alone. 456 00:48:16,640 --> 00:48:19,360 They will not become part of England in your lifetime. 457 00:48:22,560 --> 00:48:24,560 After everything we've given you, 458 00:48:25,560 --> 00:48:28,680 you choose now to betray the House of Wessex? 459 00:48:28,760 --> 00:48:32,920 I betray nothing. The House of Wessex will unite England eventually, I'm sure of it. 460 00:48:35,120 --> 00:48:38,080 I believe you are the true king of the lands you hold, 461 00:48:38,840 --> 00:48:41,760 but the man who can unify this country must be a figure 462 00:48:41,840 --> 00:48:45,040 behind which the people can stand together as one. 463 00:48:47,400 --> 00:48:49,640 You have shown that you are not that man. 464 00:48:50,960 --> 00:48:54,040 You have sown discord between Saxon and Dane. 465 00:48:57,200 --> 00:49:01,520 The future will come. Wait for it. 466 00:49:15,320 --> 00:49:16,600 Hey! 467 00:49:24,440 --> 00:49:25,640 To Bebbanburg! 468 00:49:25,720 --> 00:49:28,800 To Bebbanburg! 469 00:49:37,120 --> 00:49:43,080 Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! 470 00:49:43,160 --> 00:49:48,240 Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred... 471 00:49:48,320 --> 00:49:51,080 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 472 00:49:52,680 --> 00:49:54,880 I was torn from my birthright 473 00:49:54,960 --> 00:49:58,560 and cursed to wander these lands for many years. 474 00:50:00,840 --> 00:50:03,840 But now, as Lord of Northumbria, 475 00:50:03,920 --> 00:50:06,840 I am a thorn in the side of the House of Wessex. 476 00:50:12,880 --> 00:50:16,680 I am all that stands between them and a united England. 477 00:50:24,680 --> 00:50:28,280 Will Alfred's dream be fulfilled in my lifetime? 478 00:50:31,400 --> 00:50:34,680 And if so, who will rule here? 479 00:50:41,240 --> 00:50:43,200 Will blood prevail? 480 00:50:45,360 --> 00:50:48,960 Or will king slay king once again on the battlefield? 481 00:50:58,160 --> 00:51:01,120 I do not know what the gods choose. 482 00:51:09,200 --> 00:51:11,560 But now I am more certain 483 00:51:11,640 --> 00:51:13,640 they are on my side. 484 00:51:15,000 --> 00:51:19,120 And though my story has been woven by hands that are not my own, 485 00:51:20,360 --> 00:51:23,760 the words I live by still stand true. 486 00:51:25,960 --> 00:51:28,440 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 487 00:51:28,920 --> 00:51:31,400 For you and for myself... 488 00:51:32,840 --> 00:51:35,480 destiny is all!