1 00:00:01,002 --> 00:00:03,880 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:03,963 --> 00:00:06,925 King Edward is close to finally realizing 3 00:00:07,008 --> 00:00:11,596 his father's ambition to create a single kingdom... England. 4 00:00:11,679 --> 00:00:17,602 You are as good and true and faithful a man as your father. 5 00:00:17,685 --> 00:00:20,271 This is your destiny. 6 00:00:20,355 --> 00:00:22,232 To Bebbanburg then, Lord Uhtred? 7 00:00:22,315 --> 00:00:25,610 We retain Northumbria for the Saxon people! 8 00:00:26,736 --> 00:00:30,031 But the enemy has made his own preparations for battle. 9 00:00:30,114 --> 00:00:35,370 When King Constantin's army appears on the horizon, set fire to that church. 10 00:00:35,995 --> 00:00:41,000 Our plan to ambush is mistimed. Constantin is already within the fortress. 11 00:00:41,084 --> 00:00:43,461 Edward was anxious to commence the attack... 12 00:00:43,545 --> 00:00:45,964 Our targets are all in one place. 13 00:00:46,047 --> 00:00:49,467 Storm the fortress now and we trap Aethelhelm and Constantin. 14 00:00:49,551 --> 00:00:52,136 ...but reluctantly agreed to hold back 15 00:00:52,845 --> 00:00:55,598 and allow me to attempt a rescue. 16 00:00:55,682 --> 00:00:58,810 He draws the guards down to the beaches before the tide turns, 17 00:00:58,893 --> 00:01:01,479 giving you a very small and reckless opportunity to get in 18 00:01:01,563 --> 00:01:03,439 by the guard's room before they return. 19 00:01:04,941 --> 00:01:08,069 Whilst A elswith sought assistance from elsewhere. 20 00:01:08,152 --> 00:01:10,196 It is very foolish of you to come here. 21 00:01:10,280 --> 00:01:12,407 I'm no friend to Christians. 22 00:01:12,490 --> 00:01:16,035 Edward's impatience led him to renege on the plan 23 00:01:16,119 --> 00:01:18,830 and mount a rash assault on the fortress. 24 00:01:18,913 --> 00:01:20,748 We have waited and heard nothing. 25 00:01:20,832 --> 00:01:23,167 The time offered to prevail is slipping away. 26 00:01:23,251 --> 00:01:24,502 This is madness. 27 00:01:24,586 --> 00:01:27,505 Give us Lord Aethelhelm and Lady Aelfwynn 28 00:01:27,589 --> 00:01:28,798 and we will not attack. 29 00:01:28,881 --> 00:01:33,386 Refuse and we will besiege and kill you all! 30 00:01:33,469 --> 00:01:35,179 None will survive! 31 00:01:35,847 --> 00:01:37,849 Destiny is all! 32 00:02:39,452 --> 00:02:41,079 I will assume that was a warning! 33 00:02:58,846 --> 00:03:00,264 They do not wish to comply. 34 00:03:06,270 --> 00:03:07,438 Did you see my father? 35 00:03:17,865 --> 00:03:20,201 I will get the girl, parade her from the ramparts. 36 00:03:20,284 --> 00:03:21,911 Will King Constantin agree to that? 37 00:03:21,994 --> 00:03:24,205 If we do not ask, he cannot refuse. 38 00:03:52,859 --> 00:03:54,444 Come on! Move! Move! 39 00:03:56,571 --> 00:03:59,824 Ignore all demands, play for time. 40 00:03:59,907 --> 00:04:02,869 Ignore a challenge, one king to another? 41 00:04:02,952 --> 00:04:03,995 It's dishonorable. 42 00:04:04,078 --> 00:04:05,955 Wait for your armies. 43 00:04:06,998 --> 00:04:08,541 Get the marriage bond sealed. 44 00:04:08,624 --> 00:04:10,960 I could, of course, simply hand you over. 45 00:04:11,043 --> 00:04:15,006 We are so close to getting what we want. 46 00:04:15,089 --> 00:04:18,634 You have confessed them. Get to the sacrament. 47 00:04:19,677 --> 00:04:21,095 Are you ready? 48 00:04:22,096 --> 00:04:26,768 The gate guard can rebuff any assault, but as a precaution, 49 00:04:26,851 --> 00:04:30,021 I would place the Lady Aelfwynn somewhere safe. 50 00:04:30,104 --> 00:04:32,106 A higher room is fortified. 51 00:04:32,982 --> 00:04:36,194 Yes, wise. Aelfwynn, go with Lord Wihtgar. 52 00:04:39,989 --> 00:04:41,073 You see, 53 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:44,452 we can withstand a siege. 54 00:04:44,535 --> 00:04:46,996 Just let Edward attack! 55 00:04:48,831 --> 00:04:50,500 To sit and wait, 56 00:04:50,583 --> 00:04:51,876 it's not in my blood. 57 00:04:54,837 --> 00:04:56,714 If he comes to the gate, 58 00:04:56,798 --> 00:04:58,341 I will speak to him. 59 00:05:05,890 --> 00:05:07,308 Why are we on the ramparts? 60 00:05:07,391 --> 00:05:09,227 To show Edward you are still alive. 61 00:05:09,310 --> 00:05:10,978 That is not what was discussed. 62 00:05:11,854 --> 00:05:13,564 Show her to the Saxons. 63 00:05:29,831 --> 00:05:30,873 Put a knife to her throat. 64 00:05:39,173 --> 00:05:41,801 - Go! Go! Offer a negotiation! - N o! 65 00:05:44,053 --> 00:05:45,137 Say nothing. 66 00:05:50,893 --> 00:05:53,604 Truly King Edward does not come for me. 67 00:05:53,688 --> 00:05:55,648 I'm just caught in this. 68 00:05:57,066 --> 00:05:58,150 Then throw her over. 69 00:06:00,778 --> 00:06:02,154 Show them we are ruthless. 70 00:06:10,496 --> 00:06:12,415 Release her and I will not kill him. 71 00:06:12,498 --> 00:06:13,916 Uhtred. 72 00:06:15,501 --> 00:06:17,253 Do you want to see him die? 73 00:06:20,798 --> 00:06:22,466 Let her go. 74 00:06:26,178 --> 00:06:27,263 Run. 75 00:06:28,848 --> 00:06:29,932 Run! 76 00:06:40,985 --> 00:06:43,362 Follow him! 77 00:06:43,446 --> 00:06:45,698 Cut them off! 78 00:06:45,781 --> 00:06:47,033 Guards, seize him! 79 00:06:47,116 --> 00:06:48,951 Quick! Move yourselves! 80 00:06:50,369 --> 00:06:52,330 Lord, here. 81 00:06:55,583 --> 00:06:57,960 - You escaped? - Of course we did. 82 00:06:58,044 --> 00:06:59,378 And we found... 83 00:07:02,465 --> 00:07:03,633 Why did you come? 84 00:07:03,716 --> 00:07:05,801 I feared Haesten would betray your plan. 85 00:07:06,469 --> 00:07:08,012 He did not. 86 00:07:08,095 --> 00:07:09,972 He was put to the sword concealing it. 87 00:07:13,684 --> 00:07:17,396 Then his death finally brings him honor and he will be welcomed to Valhalla. 88 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:20,900 Did you find Aelfwynn? 89 00:07:20,983 --> 00:07:23,319 I had her within my grasp but no longer. 90 00:07:24,362 --> 00:07:26,572 And Edward has attacked, so time is short. 91 00:07:26,656 --> 00:07:28,449 Well, we still have the advantage. 92 00:07:28,532 --> 00:07:32,828 - They do not know you are here. - Uhtred! Uhtred! 93 00:07:32,912 --> 00:07:34,997 Is that you or some other Uhtred? 94 00:07:36,207 --> 00:07:37,500 Uhtred! 95 00:07:37,583 --> 00:07:39,251 Where is he? 96 00:07:39,335 --> 00:07:42,296 - Who? - Edward's man is within! Uhtred! 97 00:07:42,380 --> 00:07:46,050 - Uhtred of Bebbanburg. - Uhtred the Impostor! Yes! 98 00:07:46,926 --> 00:07:49,136 This alliance has brought me nothing! 99 00:07:49,220 --> 00:07:51,430 Now he hunts me in my own fortress! 100 00:07:51,514 --> 00:07:53,599 If he hunts you, I suggest you find him. 101 00:07:53,683 --> 00:07:55,685 Send all armed guards to the gate! 102 00:07:58,104 --> 00:08:01,399 Bring my grandson Aelfweard to me. I want the atheling by my side. 103 00:09:20,311 --> 00:09:23,272 Quickly! Quickly, go to your positions! 104 00:09:23,981 --> 00:09:26,859 As fast as you can. We can hold them off. 105 00:09:26,942 --> 00:09:29,320 They are dogs. We are men! 106 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:35,868 Quickly, carry on! 107 00:09:35,951 --> 00:09:36,911 Carry on! 108 00:09:40,289 --> 00:09:41,415 Go! Go! 109 00:10:17,952 --> 00:10:19,036 We're saved! 110 00:10:40,224 --> 00:10:41,892 Stand here with me. 111 00:10:41,976 --> 00:10:45,396 We have lost this fight. Throw yourself at my father's mercy. 112 00:10:45,479 --> 00:10:46,522 I'll plead for you. 113 00:10:46,605 --> 00:10:50,484 You lost any influence with him when you joined with me. 114 00:10:52,236 --> 00:10:55,156 We will hold our nerve and make you king. 115 00:10:56,740 --> 00:10:59,034 Your grandfather promises a great deal. 116 00:10:59,743 --> 00:11:01,579 Some more advice. 117 00:11:01,662 --> 00:11:05,040 When events change, plans should change. 118 00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:12,590 Drink this. 119 00:11:12,673 --> 00:11:14,133 It'll calm your nerves. 120 00:11:15,926 --> 00:11:18,762 My father made me swear I would not drink. 121 00:11:19,305 --> 00:11:24,351 Well, your father has not shown himself to be wise in judgment. 122 00:11:26,687 --> 00:11:31,025 - We seem to be the ones... - Hild, if we distract the remaining guard, 123 00:11:31,108 --> 00:11:35,404 can you get her to the sea gate and to safety with Father Pyrlig? 124 00:11:38,073 --> 00:11:41,911 Yes, I will need a torch to signal to him. 125 00:11:41,994 --> 00:11:43,454 You will need a weapon. 126 00:11:48,292 --> 00:11:50,753 I had hoped never to hold such a thing again. 127 00:12:03,057 --> 00:12:05,517 It breaks my heart to drag you to this fight. 128 00:12:06,769 --> 00:12:08,312 Nothing dragged me but my own will. 129 00:12:09,730 --> 00:12:11,941 Protect her as you have protected others. 130 00:12:12,566 --> 00:12:13,609 I will. 131 00:12:14,485 --> 00:12:15,736 Fight on for Bebbanburg. 132 00:12:16,612 --> 00:12:18,280 You've earned this, Uhtred. 133 00:12:19,740 --> 00:12:21,408 God is not cruel. 134 00:12:24,161 --> 00:12:25,496 Fight... 135 00:12:29,333 --> 00:12:30,876 as you need to fight. 136 00:12:34,380 --> 00:12:37,675 Well, your grandfather may have friends anywhere... 137 00:12:47,977 --> 00:12:49,061 We attack. 138 00:12:49,687 --> 00:12:51,981 It will draw in the guard to defend them, 139 00:12:52,773 --> 00:12:54,441 so the women can escape. 140 00:12:55,067 --> 00:12:56,110 Agreed? 141 00:12:56,193 --> 00:12:57,403 Mmm. 142 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:03,450 Your army, Lord King, they are approaching! 143 00:13:03,534 --> 00:13:06,578 - How far? - Two, three miles. Soon. 144 00:13:06,662 --> 00:13:08,998 See? We played for time. 145 00:13:09,873 --> 00:13:11,834 Hold your nerve. We will prevail! 146 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:15,170 - How long till the Saxons breach the gate? - Also soon. 147 00:13:15,754 --> 00:13:19,466 The gate will hold. The armies will meet on the field. 148 00:13:19,550 --> 00:13:22,052 Edward will be routed by dusk! 149 00:13:22,136 --> 00:13:24,471 Do not tempt God with so much pride. 150 00:13:24,555 --> 00:13:25,931 I am proud. 151 00:13:26,974 --> 00:13:30,019 Everything I predicted has come to pass. 152 00:13:30,102 --> 00:13:33,731 He heard of our rebellion, came to our door. 153 00:13:33,814 --> 00:13:37,860 Rather than act with stealth, he announced himself! 154 00:13:37,943 --> 00:13:41,155 I tell you, he is impulsive. 155 00:13:41,238 --> 00:13:44,950 Let him push. He will push too hard. 156 00:13:45,659 --> 00:13:48,203 Your army is behind him. 157 00:13:50,414 --> 00:13:52,416 If his pride is his fault, 158 00:13:53,042 --> 00:13:54,918 let him believe he has alarmed us. 159 00:13:55,836 --> 00:13:57,004 Open the sea gate. 160 00:13:57,087 --> 00:14:00,341 Let anyone without the stomach for a fight leave. 161 00:14:00,424 --> 00:14:03,218 Take men off the gate and reduce our defenses. 162 00:14:03,302 --> 00:14:05,179 A bold idea, Lord King, 163 00:14:05,262 --> 00:14:08,807 but given that we have provisions for a siege, should we not... 164 00:14:08,891 --> 00:14:11,101 Sieges are for turds! 165 00:14:11,185 --> 00:14:12,561 Into the yard! 166 00:14:20,194 --> 00:14:22,571 They are pretending to abandon Bebbanburg. 167 00:14:22,654 --> 00:14:25,032 Edward would not be that stupid. 168 00:14:25,115 --> 00:14:26,784 That will not work. 169 00:14:27,534 --> 00:14:28,577 Will it? 170 00:14:29,286 --> 00:14:31,789 To the ramparts. 171 00:14:38,629 --> 00:14:39,838 Stay back! 172 00:14:43,175 --> 00:14:44,885 Leave us be! 173 00:14:48,097 --> 00:14:51,141 Did he strike? 174 00:14:54,228 --> 00:14:55,354 No! 175 00:14:55,854 --> 00:14:57,940 No, please don't... 176 00:15:04,655 --> 00:15:07,699 Oh, Lord... 177 00:15:07,783 --> 00:15:09,535 Oh, forgive me. 178 00:15:15,332 --> 00:15:17,543 Thank you. 179 00:15:17,626 --> 00:15:19,420 There's more. Stay back! 180 00:15:33,142 --> 00:15:34,643 Follow them. Father Pyrlig... 181 00:16:08,051 --> 00:16:10,637 It is foolhardy, Lord King. 182 00:16:11,889 --> 00:16:14,183 Let the soldiers do the fighting. 183 00:16:14,975 --> 00:16:16,852 I never saw you for a coward. 184 00:16:18,145 --> 00:16:20,606 Why have you commanded to open the sea gate? 185 00:16:22,191 --> 00:16:23,942 Did you find your assassin? 186 00:16:24,026 --> 00:16:26,570 My men flee by the dozen! 187 00:16:26,653 --> 00:16:29,948 Good. Fewer to protect here. 188 00:16:30,908 --> 00:16:34,369 Let Edward see us in retreat. Bring down the men. 189 00:16:37,164 --> 00:16:40,459 You are sworn to him, but he is sworn to me. 190 00:16:40,542 --> 00:16:41,585 Go. 191 00:16:45,172 --> 00:16:46,423 Pull back! 192 00:16:46,507 --> 00:16:49,218 Pull back. Stand down! 193 00:16:49,301 --> 00:16:50,802 Stand down! 194 00:17:06,485 --> 00:17:08,570 Do not believe it, Edward. 195 00:17:18,956 --> 00:17:20,290 Scots. 196 00:17:20,374 --> 00:17:21,792 Does the king see them? 197 00:17:24,294 --> 00:17:25,420 No. 198 00:17:27,506 --> 00:17:29,383 Men are gathering behind the gates. 199 00:17:29,466 --> 00:17:31,927 They'll attack them on two fronts! 200 00:17:45,691 --> 00:17:47,526 We're beating them back. 201 00:17:49,361 --> 00:17:50,362 Lord King! 202 00:17:52,531 --> 00:17:54,825 Soldiers are rowing for their lives from the sea gate, 203 00:17:54,908 --> 00:17:56,743 grabbing what tiny boats they can. 204 00:17:56,827 --> 00:17:58,704 They are leaving Bebbanburg in droves. 205 00:17:58,787 --> 00:18:00,789 - What has happened within? - Unknown. 206 00:18:02,291 --> 00:18:03,333 There's been no word. 207 00:18:05,544 --> 00:18:08,046 - Uhtred has taken command. - N o! 208 00:18:08,839 --> 00:18:11,592 He could not take the fortress with three men. 209 00:18:11,675 --> 00:18:13,343 We couldn't take it when we were a dozen. 210 00:18:13,427 --> 00:18:15,804 Nonetheless, something has happened within. 211 00:18:17,514 --> 00:18:20,017 Stable the horses and I will lead the men out on foot! 212 00:18:21,143 --> 00:18:24,271 Let us finish this. Ready! 213 00:18:24,354 --> 00:18:25,480 With the king! 214 00:18:25,564 --> 00:18:28,525 Lord King, the Scots may be closer than we know. 215 00:18:29,818 --> 00:18:32,880 - It's the wrong ground for a battle... - It's why we strike before they come. 216 00:18:32,904 --> 00:18:36,325 Take the undefended fortress and fight them from a secure position! 217 00:18:36,408 --> 00:18:38,168 - God is with us, we can do this. - Lord, no! 218 00:18:38,201 --> 00:18:40,495 You are no warrior! Do not offer counsel! 219 00:18:40,579 --> 00:18:42,247 Leave the battlefield! 220 00:18:42,331 --> 00:18:44,041 I need soldiers who are with me. 221 00:18:57,804 --> 00:18:59,681 Do not come forward! 222 00:19:03,477 --> 00:19:07,397 Do not shoot! 223 00:19:22,621 --> 00:19:25,832 Remain unseen. Stand by the gate. Await my command. 224 00:19:30,754 --> 00:19:33,048 Let us view this victory from above, 225 00:19:34,049 --> 00:19:35,759 so we may preside over it. 226 00:19:47,354 --> 00:19:49,064 Men of Wessex! 227 00:19:50,273 --> 00:19:52,192 Men of Mercia! 228 00:19:52,275 --> 00:19:56,446 Now we take Northumbria for England! 229 00:19:57,072 --> 00:19:58,824 Advance! 230 00:20:45,495 --> 00:20:46,580 Lord King! 231 00:20:52,085 --> 00:20:53,879 Shield wall! 232 00:21:00,886 --> 00:21:03,513 - Pull back! - Get back! 233 00:21:06,892 --> 00:21:08,769 Pull back! 234 00:21:59,277 --> 00:22:00,695 Shield wall! 235 00:22:06,743 --> 00:22:08,995 Father, they will push us into the sea! 236 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:14,793 Hold the line! Push them back! 237 00:22:18,046 --> 00:22:20,632 You stupid arselings. 238 00:22:20,715 --> 00:22:22,050 B asta rd s! 239 00:22:22,133 --> 00:22:24,094 Arselings! 240 00:22:28,265 --> 00:22:30,725 Who is that? By the forest? 241 00:22:31,726 --> 00:22:33,270 More Scots? 242 00:22:43,154 --> 00:22:44,239 Push! 243 00:22:46,408 --> 00:22:48,118 Hold them! 244 00:22:50,620 --> 00:22:52,038 Push back! 245 00:22:52,122 --> 00:22:53,582 Push back! 246 00:23:13,351 --> 00:23:15,186 Keep up the pressure! 247 00:23:15,270 --> 00:23:17,188 Push them over the cliff! 248 00:23:40,045 --> 00:23:41,630 Push on! 249 00:24:00,148 --> 00:24:01,483 Aldhelm! 250 00:24:04,277 --> 00:24:05,695 Aldhelm! 251 00:24:35,350 --> 00:24:37,310 Stiorra! Stiorra, turn back! 252 00:24:37,394 --> 00:24:39,270 She says the battle is over, Uhtred. 253 00:24:39,354 --> 00:24:42,482 It is not. Stiorra, please offer your support! 254 00:24:42,565 --> 00:24:44,943 I plead for my son, do not leave! 255 00:24:46,069 --> 00:24:49,531 Father, the battle cannot be won. Edward has trapped himself. 256 00:24:49,614 --> 00:24:51,992 - We cannot undo it. - Let me lead your men. 257 00:24:52,075 --> 00:24:54,536 Lady, do not weaken. We cannot win this. 258 00:24:54,619 --> 00:24:57,914 I gathered all these men to help you. With all my heart I wanted to, 259 00:24:57,998 --> 00:25:00,959 but we're too late. Come with us now. Save yourself. 260 00:25:01,042 --> 00:25:03,795 - He will not leave the field. - Nor shall we. 261 00:25:04,754 --> 00:25:06,589 It is dangerous, yes. 262 00:25:06,673 --> 00:25:08,591 - But we have to try. - The risk is too great! 263 00:25:08,675 --> 00:25:10,635 Your brother came here with us! 264 00:25:10,719 --> 00:25:13,138 Aethelstan is on the field. 265 00:25:13,221 --> 00:25:16,057 Aldhelm, Cynlaef, many who are known to you! 266 00:25:16,683 --> 00:25:19,477 When I married Sigtryggr, I chose his kin over my own. 267 00:25:19,561 --> 00:25:21,896 Sigtryggr would support me now. You know this. 268 00:25:21,980 --> 00:25:25,358 He would not ask you to watch your brother die and turn away. 269 00:25:25,442 --> 00:25:28,486 No Danes should die for Saxons, not after all they have done to us. 270 00:25:28,570 --> 00:25:31,406 You have suffered at the hands of Saxon kings, I know this. 271 00:25:32,198 --> 00:25:36,077 I promise, do this and the Danes will be rewarded. 272 00:25:36,161 --> 00:25:38,788 You cannot promise me anything! 273 00:25:44,085 --> 00:25:46,713 She cannot. It is true. 274 00:25:47,547 --> 00:25:48,923 But I can. 275 00:25:49,758 --> 00:25:52,677 For I speak to you as a man who has lived among you. 276 00:25:53,428 --> 00:25:55,513 Your gods are my gods. 277 00:25:56,222 --> 00:25:59,267 I was born a Saxon but raised a Dane. 278 00:25:59,350 --> 00:26:01,478 For years that divided me, 279 00:26:02,187 --> 00:26:04,731 but perhaps the Gods have led us all here. 280 00:26:05,523 --> 00:26:07,650 For I will offer you a bargain. 281 00:26:07,734 --> 00:26:13,281 I ask you to fight now for me and for Northumbria. 282 00:26:14,407 --> 00:26:16,701 And if we take these lands, 283 00:26:16,785 --> 00:26:20,121 we will be taking them for Saxons and for Danes. 284 00:26:21,081 --> 00:26:25,376 Follow me and all Danes will live in peace here. 285 00:26:25,460 --> 00:26:26,711 I swear this to you! 286 00:26:27,462 --> 00:26:30,340 Danes will not be hunted nor live in forests! 287 00:26:30,423 --> 00:26:33,593 You will have lands and homes! 288 00:26:33,676 --> 00:26:36,262 And I ask you not to do this for Saxons. 289 00:26:36,888 --> 00:26:39,307 Do it for what your forebears came here for. 290 00:26:40,308 --> 00:26:43,978 For the reason they risked their lives and crossed the seas. 291 00:26:44,938 --> 00:26:46,397 To make a homeland. 292 00:26:47,774 --> 00:26:50,068 Follow me and this I swear. 293 00:26:51,069 --> 00:26:52,612 You have my word... 294 00:26:53,696 --> 00:26:55,573 as a Saxon 295 00:26:55,657 --> 00:26:57,033 and as a Dane! 296 00:27:51,379 --> 00:27:54,007 Sire, we're fighting on two sides! 297 00:28:07,812 --> 00:28:09,147 Charge! 298 00:28:42,597 --> 00:28:44,641 Charge! 299 00:29:11,125 --> 00:29:13,211 Odin favors us! 300 00:29:18,466 --> 00:29:19,926 Burn the fortress. 301 00:29:20,009 --> 00:29:22,428 I do not want their stronghold on my border! 302 00:29:24,681 --> 00:29:26,849 Take any hostages you can! 303 00:29:37,819 --> 00:29:39,153 Lord King! 304 00:29:39,779 --> 00:29:41,781 Help! Help! 305 00:29:48,288 --> 00:29:52,792 Torch bearers! Stop them! Stop them! 306 00:30:09,684 --> 00:30:11,269 We must get you to safety. 307 00:30:11,352 --> 00:30:14,647 If your father prevails, I fear what he may do to you. 308 00:30:34,125 --> 00:30:35,835 - Did they get to safety? - Yes. 309 00:30:36,961 --> 00:30:38,421 How can I win you the day? 310 00:30:38,504 --> 00:30:41,758 They are taking hostages. Do likewise! 311 00:30:41,841 --> 00:30:45,303 Take him, the commander. And find Finan! 312 00:30:53,811 --> 00:30:55,563 They're retreating! 313 00:30:57,899 --> 00:30:59,484 They're retreating. 314 00:31:09,327 --> 00:31:12,372 One more step and you will be killed. 315 00:31:12,455 --> 00:31:14,582 You should be pleading for your life. 316 00:31:15,166 --> 00:31:17,043 I know you're afraid to fight me. 317 00:31:17,668 --> 00:31:19,587 Of course I'm afraid to fight you. 318 00:31:20,713 --> 00:31:22,590 We are not equals in swordcraft. 319 00:31:24,050 --> 00:31:26,636 So, if you agree to a fair fight... 320 00:31:28,763 --> 00:31:29,847 Ah, yes. 321 00:31:31,265 --> 00:31:33,101 You could never fight with honor. 322 00:31:34,185 --> 00:31:35,895 Honor does not win a fortress. 323 00:32:08,511 --> 00:32:10,138 Uhtred! 324 00:32:12,807 --> 00:32:15,101 Uhtred, do not fight alone! 325 00:32:50,803 --> 00:32:52,930 The stinking turd in his hole, 326 00:32:54,015 --> 00:32:56,976 unable to face the carnage he has unleashed. 327 00:33:02,440 --> 00:33:06,277 Give me a reason not to cut the eyeballs from your skull. 328 00:33:06,360 --> 00:33:08,696 Kill him and I'll have to fight you. 329 00:33:10,072 --> 00:33:11,616 Please, I beg for his life. 330 00:33:11,699 --> 00:33:13,326 Then you're a fool, 331 00:33:14,076 --> 00:33:17,371 for he has betrayed you and Wessex many times. 332 00:33:20,458 --> 00:33:22,919 Ask him whose blood stains his hands! 333 00:33:23,002 --> 00:33:26,756 All I have done has been to protect him. He knows this. 334 00:33:26,839 --> 00:33:29,926 If he knew all, he would not stand by you. 335 00:33:31,427 --> 00:33:33,012 Tell him the worst of it. 336 00:33:35,890 --> 00:33:37,934 Tell him or I shall! 337 00:33:39,227 --> 00:33:41,896 Confess your sins and live, 338 00:33:42,855 --> 00:33:45,399 or die disgraced. 339 00:33:56,786 --> 00:34:00,164 Tell me. What does Aethelstan speak of? 340 00:34:32,154 --> 00:34:36,492 It is a story... 341 00:34:38,202 --> 00:34:39,662 which is hard to understand. 342 00:34:39,745 --> 00:34:41,080 It is not. 343 00:34:42,290 --> 00:34:48,504 - It was for the honor of our bloodline... - Enough evasion. It sickens me! 344 00:34:55,219 --> 00:34:56,304 Aelfweard... 345 00:34:58,097 --> 00:35:00,558 it will scar your soul to hear this, 346 00:35:01,809 --> 00:35:05,187 but he had your mother killed to start a war with the Danes. 347 00:35:05,271 --> 00:35:07,023 That is not true. 348 00:35:07,106 --> 00:35:10,610 - All know it. - And all are wrong! 349 00:35:13,904 --> 00:35:16,824 This has no truth? None at all? 350 00:35:18,409 --> 00:35:23,039 No, it does not. It is... 351 00:35:29,378 --> 00:35:30,671 There is a reason. 352 00:35:40,306 --> 00:35:43,559 She was not the target. It was a tragedy. 353 00:35:46,771 --> 00:35:48,856 She was killed by men you sent? 354 00:36:02,119 --> 00:36:05,498 And you told me that you feared my father was to blame! 355 00:36:05,581 --> 00:36:08,542 For the blame is his! 356 00:36:09,126 --> 00:36:12,421 His disregard sent her to the pilgrims. 357 00:36:12,505 --> 00:36:14,131 I did not know! 358 00:36:14,215 --> 00:36:16,759 If I had known, never would I... 359 00:36:19,887 --> 00:36:21,138 Never! 360 00:36:33,526 --> 00:36:35,611 Do with him what you will. 361 00:36:35,695 --> 00:36:37,738 Aelfweard, no. 362 00:36:39,865 --> 00:36:42,827 I said you would live if you spoke true 363 00:36:44,078 --> 00:36:45,579 and you did. 364 00:36:46,414 --> 00:36:48,791 Now face the agony you caused. 365 00:36:55,172 --> 00:37:00,428 Tell my grandson I am a man of honor. 366 00:37:49,477 --> 00:37:51,020 Who is the Lord of Bebbanburg? 367 00:37:51,645 --> 00:37:53,606 It belonged to my father! 368 00:37:53,689 --> 00:37:55,816 Who is the true heir? 369 00:37:55,900 --> 00:37:57,151 Say it! 370 00:37:59,737 --> 00:38:01,363 I will never surrender. 371 00:38:03,741 --> 00:38:06,202 Kill me as I killed my father. 372 00:38:06,911 --> 00:38:08,746 That is the legacy of our line. 373 00:38:08,829 --> 00:38:13,125 Do this and your son will kill you. 374 00:38:13,209 --> 00:38:14,877 That is the destiny. 375 00:38:17,797 --> 00:38:19,381 No, it's not. 376 00:38:34,021 --> 00:38:35,481 Uhtred! 377 00:39:11,350 --> 00:39:13,811 To the sea gate, Lord! Run! 378 00:39:15,354 --> 00:39:17,815 - No, I will not leave and see it burn. - N o! 379 00:39:17,898 --> 00:39:20,526 The smoke will choke you before the flames even reach. Please! 380 00:39:20,609 --> 00:39:24,405 - The gods will decide my fate. - If not for yourself then for me! 381 00:39:25,281 --> 00:39:27,700 - Please, just move! - N o! 382 00:39:27,783 --> 00:39:30,911 It is my destiny to die in Bebbanburg! 383 00:41:23,983 --> 00:41:25,359 King Constantin, 384 00:41:26,276 --> 00:41:27,820 welcome to Bebbanburg. 385 00:41:30,739 --> 00:41:32,950 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred, 386 00:41:33,033 --> 00:41:36,328 heir to this fortress and the lands that surround it. 387 00:41:39,540 --> 00:41:42,668 I acknowledge you as lord of this fortress... 388 00:41:45,045 --> 00:41:48,590 and I recognize your authority over the lands around it. 389 00:41:51,969 --> 00:41:53,178 Can we exchange? 390 00:41:55,472 --> 00:41:58,017 Is he still the man that was captured? 391 00:41:58,642 --> 00:42:01,395 Of course. We're not savages. 392 00:42:02,312 --> 00:42:04,189 Return our men and you can have him. 393 00:42:07,526 --> 00:42:11,113 Six men for one, even for my nephew, 394 00:42:12,072 --> 00:42:13,323 it's not a fair price. 395 00:42:15,367 --> 00:42:18,078 I demand you swear to Scotland. 396 00:42:21,540 --> 00:42:23,083 No, that will not be. 397 00:42:23,167 --> 00:42:26,170 These are Saxon lands, where Danes can thrive. 398 00:42:26,253 --> 00:42:27,880 These lands are disputed. 399 00:42:29,298 --> 00:42:31,050 And I will always claim them. 400 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:38,140 But I'm ready to accept the offer. 401 00:42:44,396 --> 00:42:49,026 If you were wise, you'd strike a bargain for a longer peace. 402 00:42:49,109 --> 00:42:50,819 Your men have been defeated. 403 00:42:50,903 --> 00:42:52,613 You have no power to bargain. 404 00:42:53,280 --> 00:42:54,907 I can bring more men. 405 00:42:55,616 --> 00:42:57,910 Lost battles do not mean lost wars. 406 00:42:57,993 --> 00:43:00,120 I'm not afraid to fight you. 407 00:43:13,425 --> 00:43:15,219 If you want to make a longer peace... 408 00:43:17,221 --> 00:43:19,098 I will tell you my terms. 409 00:43:22,267 --> 00:43:23,519 Edward. 410 00:43:29,983 --> 00:43:31,401 The victory was ours. 411 00:43:32,444 --> 00:43:34,530 You could say that, Lord King. 412 00:44:50,063 --> 00:44:55,110 Hey! All stand for the king! 413 00:45:02,409 --> 00:45:07,080 My son, who has led us to such victory! 414 00:45:24,348 --> 00:45:26,183 Your heroism on the field of battle 415 00:45:26,266 --> 00:45:28,727 will live on in the songs and in the chronicles. 416 00:45:30,354 --> 00:45:32,397 To you, we owe our life. 417 00:45:36,443 --> 00:45:38,278 Also to the Danes, Lord King. 418 00:45:39,196 --> 00:45:41,073 Yes, also to the Danes. 419 00:45:42,783 --> 00:45:44,785 Who may live in these lands in peace. 420 00:45:48,288 --> 00:45:50,624 Lord Uhtred of Northumbria. 421 00:45:52,626 --> 00:45:55,462 I congratulate you on restoring your birthright. 422 00:45:57,089 --> 00:46:00,801 You honor your children and bring them solace and healing. 423 00:46:02,761 --> 00:46:06,181 May these lands be held by your descendants for all eternity. 424 00:46:08,642 --> 00:46:12,896 Let the sons of your sons profit for generations! 425 00:46:24,491 --> 00:46:26,326 Why are we going to the fortress? 426 00:46:26,410 --> 00:46:27,930 To meet the Lord of Bebbanburg. 427 00:46:28,578 --> 00:46:29,621 Why? 428 00:46:31,164 --> 00:46:33,375 Is this a trick to make me learn scripture? 429 00:46:33,458 --> 00:46:35,919 I know better than that, Osbert. 430 00:46:36,420 --> 00:46:38,630 No, I made a little inquiry 431 00:46:38,714 --> 00:46:43,885 and I think the new lord might be able to tell you something of your origins. 432 00:46:45,345 --> 00:46:47,973 You think he may have once met my father? 433 00:46:48,932 --> 00:46:52,644 Yes. Something like that. 434 00:47:14,666 --> 00:47:15,709 Oh! 435 00:47:21,381 --> 00:47:24,968 You were worth the fight, my dearest girl. 436 00:47:26,345 --> 00:47:29,014 Your mother would be proud. 437 00:47:31,892 --> 00:47:33,727 I have a gift for you. 438 00:47:46,073 --> 00:47:47,699 How are the wounded? 439 00:47:50,202 --> 00:47:52,662 Some will take a while to recover. 440 00:47:53,330 --> 00:47:57,751 Perhaps you might... stay and care for them here at Bebbanburg. 441 00:47:59,878 --> 00:48:00,921 Perhaps. 442 00:48:02,297 --> 00:48:05,050 I think that is an excellent idea. 443 00:48:05,133 --> 00:48:08,887 The sea air is very good for all manners of illness. 444 00:48:09,638 --> 00:48:13,850 I shall of course need rooms with a sea view. 445 00:49:09,114 --> 00:49:11,032 We will feast like brothers. 446 00:49:12,075 --> 00:49:16,163 For truly what you have done for my family cannot be matched in many lifetimes. 447 00:49:16,955 --> 00:49:18,248 The debt is ours. 448 00:49:19,916 --> 00:49:23,086 We will feast and then I shall accept your oath before the people. 449 00:49:23,712 --> 00:49:27,466 We will share the moment England is finally made whole 450 00:49:27,549 --> 00:49:29,718 and defeat the Scottish claim forever. 451 00:49:33,680 --> 00:49:36,850 Constantin has withdrawn his claim to these lands. 452 00:49:40,061 --> 00:49:41,229 Why would he do that? 453 00:49:43,148 --> 00:49:46,193 Because I offered not to cede these lands to you. 454 00:49:48,445 --> 00:49:53,742 Instead we will remain between the two, sworn to neither, to ensure peace. 455 00:49:53,825 --> 00:49:56,244 The people here are Saxon in their blood. 456 00:49:56,328 --> 00:49:59,456 Indeed, but they're not part of your kingdom. 457 00:50:00,916 --> 00:50:04,377 We recognize you as our overlord and we will pay you homage, 458 00:50:05,045 --> 00:50:08,632 but these lands will remain Northumbria's and Northumbria's alone. 459 00:50:09,883 --> 00:50:12,719 They will not become part of England in your lifetime. 460 00:50:16,056 --> 00:50:18,141 After everything we've given you, 461 00:50:19,184 --> 00:50:22,395 you choose now to betray the House of Wessex? 462 00:50:22,479 --> 00:50:26,858 I betray nothing. The House of Wessex will unite England eventually, I'm sure of it. 463 00:50:29,152 --> 00:50:32,239 I believe you are the true king of the lands you hold, 464 00:50:33,031 --> 00:50:36,076 but the man who can unify this country must be a figure 465 00:50:36,159 --> 00:50:39,496 behind which the people can stand together as one. 466 00:50:41,957 --> 00:50:44,292 You have shown that you are not that man. 467 00:50:45,669 --> 00:50:48,880 You have sown discord between Saxon and Dane. 468 00:50:52,175 --> 00:50:53,468 The future will come. 469 00:50:55,136 --> 00:50:56,263 Wait for it. 470 00:51:11,069 --> 00:51:12,404 Hey! Hey! 471 00:51:20,579 --> 00:51:21,830 To Bebbanburg! 472 00:51:21,913 --> 00:51:25,125 To Bebbanburg! 473 00:51:33,800 --> 00:51:40,015 Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! 474 00:51:40,098 --> 00:51:45,395 Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred! Uhtred... 475 00:51:45,478 --> 00:51:48,356 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 476 00:51:50,025 --> 00:51:52,319 I was torn from my birthright 477 00:51:52,402 --> 00:51:56,156 and cursed to wander these lands for many years. 478 00:51:58,533 --> 00:52:01,661 But now, as Lord of Northumbria, 479 00:52:01,745 --> 00:52:04,789 I am a thorn in the side of the House of Wessex. 480 00:52:11,087 --> 00:52:15,050 I am all that stands between them and a united England. 481 00:52:23,391 --> 00:52:27,145 Will Alfred's dream be fulfilled in my lifetime? 482 00:52:30,398 --> 00:52:33,360 And if so, who will rule here? 483 00:52:40,659 --> 00:52:42,702 Will blood pre vail? 484 00:52:44,954 --> 00:52:48,708 Or will king slay king once again on the battlefield? 485 00:52:58,301 --> 00:53:00,720 I do not know what the gods choose. 486 00:53:09,813 --> 00:53:12,273 But now I am more certain 487 00:53:12,357 --> 00:53:14,442 they are on my side. 488 00:53:15,860 --> 00:53:20,156 And though my story has been woven by hands that are not my own... 489 00:53:21,449 --> 00:53:24,994 the words I live by still stand true. 490 00:53:26,579 --> 00:53:29,290 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 491 00:53:30,041 --> 00:53:33,670 For times passed and times to come, 492 00:53:34,462 --> 00:53:37,215 destiny is all!