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I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred.
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In Wealas, King Hywel
and his brother Rhodri believe victory
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at Tettenhall has brought peace.
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I'm going on a pilgrimage and you can rule
from the fortress in my absence.
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[Uhtred] But a new Dane warrior will
harness Brida's fury against the Saxons.
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- I do not know you.
- Cnut's cousin. Sigtryggr of Irland.
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It is Cnut's babe you carry,
or that of a Welshman?
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I have returned to Aegelesburg
with the truth of Eardwulf's treachery.
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Eardwulf has confessed to the murder
of Lord Aethelred and he has fled Mercia.
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Thanks to the kindness
of those loyal to her,
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Aethelflaed has been reunited
with her daughter.
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A miracle has occurred
and you are mistaken in your heartbreak.
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I hope that my love for Aethelflaed
will be allowed to flourish.
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To live in peace by your side,
to raise my daughter in safety,
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nothing would bring me greater happiness.
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Yet, with an empty throne...
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Calm yourselves!
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...Mercia remains in turmoil.
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[grunts]
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Edward's heart hardens further,
even against his own son.
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- He is Aethelstan.
- He cannot be here.
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And my fate has changed
with an unexpected offer.
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If I place someone to rule here
who might forge a path to peace,
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I wondered if that person should be you.
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- [Finan] To Uhtred of Mercia!
- [cheering]
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[all] Uhtred of Mercia!
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[Uhtred] Destiny is all!
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Go.
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[chickens clucking]
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[bleating]
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[trickling]
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[horse neighs sharply]
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[tense music plays]
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[horse neighs]
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Danes!
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Danes!
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[yelling and grunting]
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[groaning]
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[grunting continues]
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[breathing heavily]
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[intense vocalizing]
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[woman whimpers]
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[yelps]
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[baby crying]
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[Brida] Burn it.
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We have everything gathered.
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Move!
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Back to the fort.
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[sighs softly]
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Out surveying your kingdom, Lord Uhtred?
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- I do not wish to argue.
- Then do not go through with this.
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You are not the right person
to rule Mercia.
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How can you be certain?
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You are wild and impetuous,
ruled by your heart and instinct.
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And these are all things I love about you.
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But it is not what Mercia requires
of a ruler right now.
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It needs someone considered and diplomatic
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who can rebuild the kingdom
and forge alliances that are equal.
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I can be diplomatic when it is required.
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Mercia needs a ruler who is not a tyrant,
imposed by Wessex.
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That is how it will appear
if you are Edward's choice
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to be Lord and Protector of Mercia.
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[sighs]
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This is the best we can do for Mercia
right now.
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Another Lord may not feel
as well disposed to you.
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You could be banished.
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That is true.
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And still, you would prefer it
than I take the throne?
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If you are asking me to choose between
a Lord who is best for me
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or one who is best for Mercia,
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- I will choose one who is best for Mercia.
- [sighs]
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Mercia's needs are greater than mine.
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- I did this for you.
- I know.
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So that you and Aelfwynn would be safe.
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If I am ruler of Mercia,
I can protect you.
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I appreciate all you have done for us,
Uhtred. But it does not change
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my conviction that Mercia needs a ruler
who is independent of Wessex.
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[door opens]
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- Apologies, I can return if you wish.
- I was just leaving, Father.
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I know you will do what is right.
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- What is so important?
- I wanted to discuss your baptism.
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The Lord of Mercia must be Christian.
It is written.
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I have been baptized by Father Beocca.
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- Twice.
- That was many years ago,
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and the life you've lived since
has not been very Christian,
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so, some of the Ealdormen
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- wish to witness your baptism in person.
- [groans]
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Is my word not enough?
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If there are doubts, why not give
the Ealdormen the proof they require?
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- [sighs]
- Is the prospect of inviting God
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into your heart again really so abhorrent
that you are willing to give up...
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- No.
- ...the opportunity to be ruler of Mercia.
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- Fine!
- Resolve all of this?
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I will get baptized... again!
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For the third time.
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[Uhtred groans]
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Good.
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[Sigtryggr]
This will be a great home for us.
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We can rest here for a while. [laughs]
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Brida! Where are all the women?
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Welsh women fight back.
We had to kill them.
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You did well.
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With this and what we've already gathered,
we have more than enough to leave here.
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Leave and go where?
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To Wessex or Mercia. I'm tired
of killing farmers and their wives.
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My men have traveled from Irland
after months of battle.
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They are tired.
And where better to rest than here?
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We have food. We are safe.
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There's no reason to leave.
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Edward and Uhtred slaughtered our kin.
They must pay for that.
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- And they will.
- When?
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When the time is right.
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I did not keep myself alive in that hole
in the ground
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to watch your men get fat here
while the Saxons grow stronger.
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They are weak now after Tettenhall.
They will not expect us to attack.
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You have a warrior's spirit,
and this is good.
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But if I ask my men to fight,
it must be for a reason I believe in.
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They will fight to protect their families,
or for food, or for land.
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But vengeance for Tettenhall...
it is not enough.
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I will go to find our allies to the north.
They will fight the Saxons.
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Then that is what you must do.
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I need ten men to escort me on my journey.
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You owe me that.
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You can have five.
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[both giggling]
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[Aelfwynn] Look how high I can go,
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- [Aethelstan] I can go higher.
- Nearly touch the sky!
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- [Eadith] Lady Aethelflaed.
- You can sit.
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No, I am higher...
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I was wrong to doubt you.
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You delivered my message
to Lord Uhtred as you said you would.
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I was happy to be of assistance.
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And I am told you cared for Aelfwynn
on the road, cooled her fever.
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She is a fearless child.
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It must be in her blood.
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- The child is fond of you.
- And I her.
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Perhaps I could be of use to her here.
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[sighs]
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I am curious.
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Why did you reveal Eardwulf
as Aethelred's murderer?
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Uh...
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Eardwulf may be my brother,
but I knew what he did was wrong.
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I choose to be loyal to you
and Lord Uhtred
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because I believe
in what you and he are doing.
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[children giggling]
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[door opens]
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I thought you would be happy
to see me baptized.
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I would, if I believed you were sincere
in accepting God into your heart.
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Do you worry if every child baptized is
sincere in accepting God into their heart?
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[scoffs] I'm confident few of them
are using it to lay claim to a throne.
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God is infinitely wise, is he not?
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He will know if I am sincere.
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Lord Uhtred, come forward
and receive God's grace.
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[Uhtred sighs]
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- [men laughing]
- Up! Up! Up! Down!
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As I am leaving, does anybody want my dog?
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Does anybody want my dog?!
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All you have to do is feed him
and water him. And beat him!
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[groans]
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Beat him every day!
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[laughs] Up you get. Move!
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- [Rhodri groaning]
- [Brida grunting]
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[gasping]
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[Brida grunts]
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Do you want a dog?
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[men muttering]
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Nobody wants you, dog.
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- [Brida grunts]
- [Rhodri groaning]
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[men laughing]
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I know you have your doubts
about Lord Uhtred,
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but I am confident
it is the right decision.
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It is not that I doubt him.
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I just cannot forget that he held a knife
to your father's throat
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and threatened to kill him.
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Lord God, drive from Uhtred
all the blindness of his heart. [blows]
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We ask you, Lord, to mercifully hear
our prayers and protect Uhtred.
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We mark him with the sign of your cross.
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God, who is creator of all people,
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let us rejoice in the gift of grace
bestowed on Uhtred
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that he could not attain on this earth,
but only by divine blessing.
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You are now catechumen.
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I ask your sponsor to come forward.
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[gentle, dramatic vocalizing]
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Receive your servant Uhtred
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into the ranks of your devout saints
and most bright angels.
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Let the water cleanse him so that he may
know your wisdom to do what is just.
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Uhtred, you are now a child of God.
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- Amen.
- [all] Amen.
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[all] Yes!
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[pants] I don't think I can stomach
another drop of ale, Finan.
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Whoa-oh!
Everyone knows you cure like with like.
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So, only more ale
will make you feel better.
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Makes perfect sense.
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Let me introduce to you the new Lord
of Mercia's most trusted advisors.
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- [exhales]
- Mm,
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they do not look like Lord's advisors
to me.
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- [exhales]
- How many advisors have you met?
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- None, I suppose.
- Well, this is what they look like.
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- [chuckles]
- [Finan] Now, fill our cups with ale,
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and we'll tell you
what great plans we have for Mercia.
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Hey, hey, hey. Stay awake.
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Mm.
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- [Stiorra] Mmm!
- Mm.
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- Not hers.
- [scoffs]
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- She will have milk.
- [Stiorra] What?
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I'm not incurring the wrath of the Lord
and Protector of Mercia on his first day...
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[gulping]
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[inhales, sighs]
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[laughing]
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[Edward] Are you ready to serve?
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I am, Lord King.
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After the Witan,
you and I should speak alone.
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I wish to share with you my plans on how
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the alliance between Wessex
and Mercia is to proceed.
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It is important you know
exactly what needs to be done.
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Yes, Lord King.
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It is done, Aethelflaed. Accept it.
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Uhtred has been baptized
and will be the Lord of Mercia.
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And it is not the worst outcome.
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- I recall a time you wished Uhtred dead!
- I did.
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But your father saw something in Uhtred
that I was blind to.
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Alfred was a wise judge of character.
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Uhtred is a good man,
but he is not the right man.
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He is being forced on Mercia by
my brother, and that cannot be accepted.
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The Witan will decide
who rules Mercia, not Edward.
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You know that is nonsense!
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Edward is acting as if Mercia
is his kingdom, and it is not.
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We are his allies, not his subjects.
He needs to accept that.
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Your brother is doing
what he believes is best.
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[scoffs] Best for him, not Mercia.
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Is it so much to wish
that Mercia have a ruler
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that has not been selected by Wessex?
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You can wish, but that is all.
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These decisions are not made by us.
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You think I would not have liked
a greater voice,
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instead of having to stand there quietly
while men blithely make foolish decisions?
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- This is our lot.
- [knock on door]
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They are gathering.
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[horse neighs]
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[Hywel] Dear God...
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[guard] Lord King?
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[Hywel] God rest their souls.
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- [leaves rustle]
- [twig snaps]
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[baby crying]
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Quiet!
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[crying continues]
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[crying continues]
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[shushing]
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[in Welsh] It is all right, little one.
You are safe.
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Who was it who attacked your village?
Danes?
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[sighs]
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[Hywel] Don't worry.
We will right this wrong.
253
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The Witan is gathered.
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[indistinct chatter]
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Lord God in heaven,
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grant this Witan the benefit of
your divine wisdom as you guide us today.
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- Amen.
- [all] Amen.
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No one here would deny that Mercia
is one of the ancient Saxon kingdoms.
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[murmurs of approval]
260
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But a kingdom without a ruler
is a ship without a steersman.
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It drifts with no purpose
and breaks on the rocks.
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[murmurs of approval]
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It is, and has ever been, the right
of the Witan to decide Mercia's ruler.
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- [man] Well said!
- As Aethelred has departed this world...
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we must choose.
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[murmurs of approval]
267
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[Ludeca] Lord Uhtred has been proposed
as Lord and Protector of Mercia.
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Mercia has lost many sons
repelling the Danes.
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Our army is weakened.
Our villages wracked with sickness.
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We've never been more vulnerable.
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To defend our kingdom,
we must choose a ruler
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who will stand shoulder to shoulder
with our neighbors in Wessex.
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I can assure you, Wessex has no desire
to influence this Witan.
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Our only wish is that the new Lord
maintains the strong bond
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between our two kingdoms.
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[murmurs of approval]
277
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Lord Uhtred has not only served Wessex,
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he also fought valiantly at Tettenhall
to defend Mercia.
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And let us not forget,
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he only holds the throne
until a younger Ealdorman comes of age
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and Lady Aelfwynn is old enough to marry.
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Does the Witan object?
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[murmur]
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Then step forward, Lord Uhtred.
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Uhtred, Lord and Protector of Mercia,
you may take your throne.
286
00:22:06,560 --> 00:22:10,560
[Witan beating chests]
287
00:22:13,120 --> 00:22:15,880
[Witan chanting] Aye, aye, aye!
Aye, aye...
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- Trust your brother's instincts.
- [Ludeca] I invite the Ealdormen
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00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:22,560
to step forward
and take their oaths to Lord Uhtred.
290
00:22:23,040 --> 00:22:25,160
I would like to address the Witan.
291
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- [Witan murmuring]
- [man] What is this?
292
00:22:29,560 --> 00:22:33,640
As you know, I have fought side by side
with the men of Mercia.
293
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That you accept me as your Lord,
it is an honor I will never forget.
294
00:22:38,960 --> 00:22:41,960
And that's what makes what I have to say
even more difficult.
295
00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:48,240
However, there is someone better suited
to rule Mercia than I.
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Someone who cares for Mercia
more than themselves,
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someone who can be an equal ruler
alongside our Lord King Edward.
298
00:22:57,600 --> 00:23:01,320
And so, as my first act as Lord of Mercia,
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I feel I have no choice
but to relinquish the throne...
300
00:23:05,400 --> 00:23:08,040
- [Witan clamoring]
- ...in favor of Lady Aethelflaed,
301
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who's led you to victory
when Aethelred abandoned you...
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who's always put the welfare
of Mercia first.
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00:23:14,600 --> 00:23:17,320
A woman cannot sit on the Mercian throne!
304
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- She is the ruler Mercia requires!
- That is enough!
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Silence!
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Lady Aethelflaed cannot rule Mercia.
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With respect, Lord King,
you know that only the Witan
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can decide who rules Mercia.
309
00:23:30,480 --> 00:23:34,160
That is exactly what concerns me
about a woman holding the throne.
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Because were she to marry,
311
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her husband could become the new Lord
of Mercia, bypassing this Witan.
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If I may speak, I am devoted to Mercia.
313
00:23:45,560 --> 00:23:48,440
I would never be swayed
to act against its interests.
314
00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:50,760
That may be true,
but King Edward is correct.
315
00:23:50,840 --> 00:23:52,840
It has always been the preference
of the Witan
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- that a woman should not take the throne.
- [Ludeca] Only a preference, not the law.
317
00:23:56,680 --> 00:24:00,240
King Offa's widow ruled Mercia
for many years and did it well.
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00:24:01,200 --> 00:24:03,400
If you allow Lady Aethelflaed
to take the throne,
319
00:24:03,480 --> 00:24:07,080
you are exposing Mercia to great risk!
320
00:24:07,360 --> 00:24:09,320
[murmurs of approval]
321
00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:10,960
Perhaps I have a solution.
322
00:24:11,760 --> 00:24:15,040
If it provides the Witan
with the reassurance it requires,
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00:24:15,280 --> 00:24:20,760
I will swear an oath that as long as I am
Lady of Mercia, I will remain chaste.
324
00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:23,160
This is not something that I do lightly,
325
00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:26,040
but it is a sacrifice
I am willing to make for Mercia.
326
00:24:26,120 --> 00:24:29,400
No. This is not acceptable.
327
00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:36,320
I propose the Lady Aethelflaed as ruler
of Mercia.
328
00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:38,520
[Witan murmuring]
329
00:24:39,720 --> 00:24:41,320
Who supports Lord Uhtred?
330
00:24:45,400 --> 00:24:46,520
[all] Aye!
331
00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:50,080
[all chanting] Aye, aye, aye!
332
00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:51,800
Aye, aye, aye!
333
00:24:51,880 --> 00:24:53,800
Aye, aye, aye!
334
00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:56,440
Aye, aye, aye...
335
00:24:56,760 --> 00:25:00,880
Say it, Lady Aethelflaed,
so that we may witness your oath.
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00:25:00,960 --> 00:25:05,720
I swear... that as long as
I hold the Mercian throne,
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I will remain chaste.
338
00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:11,040
- [Ludeca] Is the Witan agreed?
- [all] Agreed!
339
00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:13,080
Agreed!
340
00:25:13,160 --> 00:25:16,200
Then, Lady Aethelflaed,
you may take the throne.
341
00:25:28,440 --> 00:25:30,720
[Witan chanting] Aye, aye, aye!
342
00:25:31,000 --> 00:25:32,960
Aye, aye, aye!
343
00:25:33,040 --> 00:25:34,040
Aye, aye...
344
00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:37,240
[Cenric] Clear the street!
Back to your homes!
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00:25:39,000 --> 00:25:40,080
[retches]
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00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:41,480
- Move.
- [Sihtric] Hey!
347
00:25:43,720 --> 00:25:44,720
[Osferth groans]
348
00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:46,600
Hide yourself.
349
00:25:46,680 --> 00:25:48,160
- Finan, I'm...
- Stiorra!
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00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:53,440
[Cenric] Ensure that nobody resists
and the gates remain closed.
351
00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:59,240
[Cenric] Guards of Wessex, spread out!
352
00:25:59,720 --> 00:26:01,280
Take up your positions!
353
00:26:01,360 --> 00:26:02,760
[guards shouting]
354
00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:03,840
Man the gates!
355
00:26:04,520 --> 00:26:07,800
If today were not a celebration
of the new Lord of Mercia,
356
00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:11,600
I would fear that King Edward's guards
were seizing Aegelesburg.
357
00:26:11,680 --> 00:26:13,800
They do not look like
they are celebrating.
358
00:26:13,960 --> 00:26:17,120
We need to find Uhtred... and advise him.
359
00:26:18,520 --> 00:26:19,520
Hey, hey!
360
00:26:20,560 --> 00:26:24,680
[man] In the name of the Lord,
I wish to be loyal...
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00:26:27,880 --> 00:26:29,600
Your reign was brief, Lord Uhtred.
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00:26:30,760 --> 00:26:32,280
[man] I offer myself...
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00:26:32,360 --> 00:26:34,520
But in that time,
you've served Mercia well.
364
00:26:36,120 --> 00:26:37,440
We have the ruler we need.
365
00:26:38,800 --> 00:26:39,920
Yes, you do.
366
00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:55,200
King Edward's guards
have taken control of Aegelesburg.
367
00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:04,920
[Cenric] Stay alert on the ramparts!
368
00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,720
Take your position on the West Gate!
369
00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:14,120
Pyrlig, what is this?
370
00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:17,200
This is what happens when King Edward
feels he's been insulted.
371
00:27:17,280 --> 00:27:19,080
This is Mercia. He has no right.
372
00:27:19,160 --> 00:27:21,720
I suspect he believes
his army gives him the right.
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00:27:21,800 --> 00:27:22,680
Let us not forget
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00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:26,520
that Mercia and Wessex are allies.
I would like to speak with my brother.
375
00:27:26,600 --> 00:27:29,520
The King is at prayer
and says he does not wish to be disturbed.
376
00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:31,520
Please tell him I wish to see him.
377
00:27:31,880 --> 00:27:33,240
I will relay your message.
378
00:27:34,240 --> 00:27:38,400
[guards shouting]
379
00:27:46,960 --> 00:27:48,200
Where were the Mercians?
380
00:27:48,280 --> 00:27:50,960
How could Edward seize Aegelesburg
without opposition?
381
00:27:51,040 --> 00:27:53,600
The Mercian Guard is leaderless
without Eardwulf
382
00:27:53,680 --> 00:27:56,080
and the fyrd is disheartened
and scattered.
383
00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:57,960
Without an army, how do we respond?
384
00:27:58,040 --> 00:28:00,600
We do nothing until I have had
a chance to talk with Edward.
385
00:28:00,680 --> 00:28:02,936
- And what if he will not talk to you?
- Then I will wait.
386
00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:05,096
[Aldhelm] His men are everywhere.
You're not safe here.
387
00:28:05,120 --> 00:28:07,080
Perhaps it would be wiser to move
somewhere else.
388
00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:10,200
- No. I remain here.
- Even if that places you in danger?
389
00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:13,400
My first act as Queen cannot be
to flee Aegelesburg.
390
00:28:13,480 --> 00:28:16,880
- Is that not preferable to being killed?
- I hope it will not come to that.
391
00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:19,720
- [Aldhelm] So, we just sit here and wait?
- Or we can eat and wait.
392
00:28:19,800 --> 00:28:22,000
Or later sleep and wait. But we wait.
393
00:28:22,160 --> 00:28:24,640
Because we cannot rush Mercia
into conflict with Wessex.
394
00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:28,280
Stay with Aethelflaed. Guard her quarters.
No one is to enter without her permission.
395
00:28:28,360 --> 00:28:29,560
What about her brother?
396
00:28:29,640 --> 00:28:31,440
No one. You two, with me.
397
00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:33,920
- Where, Lord?
- To ensure Aethelflaed
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00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:36,960
will not have to rely on
Edward's goodwill for her survival.
399
00:28:39,600 --> 00:28:42,240
[intense vocalizing]
400
00:29:04,200 --> 00:29:06,040
[horses grunting]
401
00:29:24,640 --> 00:29:26,560
- I'm Eardwulf.
- [Brida] Ah, yes.
402
00:29:27,400 --> 00:29:28,560
You're the arse-licker?
403
00:29:29,240 --> 00:29:32,960
I'd heard there were Danes in Wealas
and I was coming to talk to you.
404
00:29:33,120 --> 00:29:37,840
- I don't talk to Saxons, I kill them.
- You will change your mind when you hear
405
00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:42,040
what I have to say. I have something
very valuable that I can share with you,
406
00:29:42,120 --> 00:29:43,880
something that will help... [grunts]
407
00:29:47,440 --> 00:29:48,440
[chuckles]
408
00:29:50,840 --> 00:29:51,840
[groans]
409
00:29:52,320 --> 00:29:53,800
I thought he'd never shut up.
410
00:30:00,440 --> 00:30:03,920
Is it true my father relinquished
the throne to Lady Aethelflaed?
411
00:30:04,840 --> 00:30:05,840
It is.
412
00:30:08,040 --> 00:30:09,720
Was that his intention all along?
413
00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:12,040
The only reason he was baptized?
414
00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:17,480
Perhaps I should be angry with him
for mocking God.
415
00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:20,400
[scoffs] You know, but I am not.
416
00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:28,440
Your father is a man
of strong convictions, as are you.
417
00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:31,960
He is driven by his passions.
418
00:30:33,400 --> 00:30:35,680
- But he does not act with bad intent.
- I know.
419
00:30:36,600 --> 00:30:40,080
And I am grateful to him.
He tests my faith, again and again.
420
00:30:40,440 --> 00:30:43,400
- And each time, it grows stronger.
- That pleases me to hear.
421
00:30:43,640 --> 00:30:47,680
But what is also very clear to me now
is that I must follow my calling...
422
00:30:49,200 --> 00:30:52,520
to serve God and only God.
423
00:30:53,400 --> 00:30:54,400
So, I must go.
424
00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:08,800
Do you think it is wise to bring
the child here?
425
00:31:09,520 --> 00:31:10,520
Join us.
426
00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:19,280
What is that you have?
427
00:31:25,040 --> 00:31:27,960
- Is it a man?
- No. It's a king.
428
00:31:31,680 --> 00:31:32,760
Is he a good king?
429
00:31:33,360 --> 00:31:35,600
Yes... like you.
430
00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:41,160
Now that you have taken Aegelesburg,
what will you do with it?
431
00:31:41,240 --> 00:31:45,440
Hold it, until Mercia is in the charge
of someone I trust.
432
00:31:46,760 --> 00:31:50,240
- You can trust Aethelflaed.
- So, you side with my sister?
433
00:31:50,880 --> 00:31:55,200
I take the side of our family,
and perhaps Uhtred has done us a service.
434
00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:58,240
By breaking his word
and going against my wishes?
435
00:31:59,080 --> 00:32:05,160
Thanks to Uhtred, our family now sits
on the thrones of both Wessex and Mercia.
436
00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:12,160
And your father's dream
of a united England is even closer.
437
00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:15,480
Aethelflaed is your blood...
438
00:32:16,440 --> 00:32:18,880
and she will be loyal to you
if you allow her.
439
00:32:19,280 --> 00:32:21,560
She is not a threat, Edward.
440
00:32:23,760 --> 00:32:25,720
[Hywal] Deheubarth Fortress lies ahead.
441
00:32:26,040 --> 00:32:30,240
It will be well defended, but we have
darkness and surprise on our side.
442
00:32:30,520 --> 00:32:32,880
So, move swiftly and attack without mercy.
443
00:32:32,960 --> 00:32:34,320
[commander] Yes, Lord King.
444
00:32:45,720 --> 00:32:48,880
Danes. I can smell their stench from here.
445
00:32:49,120 --> 00:32:53,400
- Shall we attack or retreat?
- We are men of Wealas. We attack!
446
00:32:53,880 --> 00:32:55,880
- Form a line!
- Form a line!
447
00:33:01,160 --> 00:33:03,760
Slaughter them! Slaughter them all!
448
00:33:03,840 --> 00:33:06,080
[all yelling]
449
00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:12,200
[tense music plays]
450
00:33:13,760 --> 00:33:14,800
Loose!
451
00:33:21,720 --> 00:33:25,560
[commander] Do not be afraid.
We will prevail!
452
00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:29,200
[neighs]
453
00:33:30,160 --> 00:33:31,320
Do not stop!
454
00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:33,200
Longbows!
455
00:33:34,720 --> 00:33:35,720
Loose!
456
00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,280
[groaning]
457
00:33:40,920 --> 00:33:42,280
[neighs]
458
00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:44,760
Loose!
459
00:33:45,640 --> 00:33:47,480
[groaning]
460
00:33:48,080 --> 00:33:49,080
[neighs]
461
00:33:53,080 --> 00:33:55,040
Retreat! Fall back!
462
00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:56,160
[neighs]
463
00:33:57,040 --> 00:33:58,680
[Hywel] Save yourselves!
464
00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:01,840
- Fire!
- [man] Ready bows!
465
00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:03,040
Loose!
466
00:34:03,120 --> 00:34:04,560
[dramatic vocalizing]
467
00:34:04,640 --> 00:34:05,640
[Hywel] Retreat!
468
00:34:07,800 --> 00:34:09,040
Retreat!
469
00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:11,040
Loose!
470
00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,440
[groaning]
471
00:34:14,360 --> 00:34:16,960
[screaming]
472
00:34:19,120 --> 00:34:21,280
Finish them!
473
00:34:24,639 --> 00:34:25,639
[horse grunts]
474
00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:32,080
[screaming continues]
475
00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:43,280
[groans]
476
00:35:01,600 --> 00:35:03,760
[Eardwulf groaning]
477
00:35:07,160 --> 00:35:08,880
[breathing heavily]
478
00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:11,480
[continues groaning]
479
00:35:12,760 --> 00:35:14,120
[chomping]
480
00:35:14,600 --> 00:35:17,800
Good morning. We thought it
a shame to waste your fire and food.
481
00:35:18,280 --> 00:35:20,960
- Seeing as you won't be needing them.
- I can help you.
482
00:35:21,280 --> 00:35:24,880
[all laughing]
483
00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:30,600
I do not need an arse-licker
who will not shut up.
484
00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:35,000
[grunts, chuckles] I don't remember
you laughing at Tettenhall.
485
00:35:35,880 --> 00:35:38,400
You weren't just defeated there.
You were humiliated.
486
00:35:39,320 --> 00:35:41,640
Edward and his army celebrated
a great victory.
487
00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:46,760
[laughs] And they're still celebrating,
eating and drinking and telling tales
488
00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:50,920
of how the Danes were vanquished.
But I can help you put that right.
489
00:35:51,000 --> 00:35:53,680
[breathing heavily]
I know how to defeat Edward.
490
00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:56,960
But if you kill me...
then it goes to the grave with me.
491
00:35:58,080 --> 00:36:00,920
All I'm asking is that you listen
to what I have to say.
492
00:36:01,240 --> 00:36:04,640
And if it's not of value, then kill me.
493
00:36:05,720 --> 00:36:08,240
[chomping] I intend to.
494
00:36:18,920 --> 00:36:22,280
Bring Lady Aethelflaed outside.
She has to see what's happening.
495
00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:23,400
What?
496
00:36:23,480 --> 00:36:25,200
[crowd clamoring]
497
00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:31,280
[cheering]
498
00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:02,560
Your fyrd are here for you,
Lady of Mercia.
499
00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:05,760
Now you have enough men
to fight your brother.
500
00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:07,560
[fyrd cheering]
501
00:37:07,840 --> 00:37:10,200
And what order would you like
to give your army?
502
00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:11,800
[cheering grows]
503
00:37:14,840 --> 00:37:16,560
To remain calm!
504
00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:23,440
I will not sacrifice a single Mercian life
unless it is absolutely necessary.
505
00:37:24,120 --> 00:37:26,360
The fyrd will remain outside.
506
00:37:26,760 --> 00:37:31,520
But I have no doubt that Aegelesburg will
soon be in Mercian control once again.
507
00:37:34,120 --> 00:37:35,680
Open the gates for Lord Uhtred.
508
00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:38,560
There is no need for them
to be closed any longer.
509
00:37:39,080 --> 00:37:42,320
My Lord, open them and you have my word
510
00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:45,640
that the fyrd will not enter the town
without invitation.
511
00:37:46,240 --> 00:37:48,640
There need be no conflict between us.
512
00:37:49,240 --> 00:37:51,120
[dramatic vocalizing]
513
00:38:08,400 --> 00:38:10,400
[cheering]
514
00:38:36,800 --> 00:38:39,560
Come see what our father has done.
You won't believe it.
515
00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,000
Where are you going?
516
00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:43,160
To Wessex.
517
00:38:43,760 --> 00:38:45,680
I need time to pray and reflect alone.
518
00:38:45,760 --> 00:38:46,760
Does Father know?
519
00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:50,560
I've made up my mind to go
and I know he will try to stop me.
520
00:38:50,640 --> 00:38:51,760
Why do you have to go?
521
00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:54,800
Father Beocca gave his life to save mine.
522
00:38:55,640 --> 00:38:58,840
The only way I can honor his sacrifice
is by serving God well.
523
00:39:00,560 --> 00:39:03,600
- [sighs] That is what I am doing.
- Take me with you.
524
00:39:05,160 --> 00:39:09,000
- You wish to go to an abbey?
- No, to Wessex, where I can do as I wish.
525
00:39:09,240 --> 00:39:11,560
- [scoffs] And what is it you wish to do?
- Anything.
526
00:39:11,640 --> 00:39:14,200
Because anything is better
than waiting here, bored,
527
00:39:14,280 --> 00:39:16,760
until I'm forced
to marry someone I despise.
528
00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:18,880
I wanna live. That's all.
529
00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:22,840
As much as I would like it,
I cannot take you with me.
530
00:39:23,280 --> 00:39:25,400
But your time will come,
I'm certain of it.
531
00:39:28,640 --> 00:39:29,760
Take care, sister.
532
00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:33,000
You will always be in my thoughts.
533
00:39:46,880 --> 00:39:48,880
[indistinct chatter]
534
00:39:52,960 --> 00:39:54,800
[laughter in distance]
535
00:40:09,840 --> 00:40:11,960
[Edward]
I will let the fyrd into the town.
536
00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:14,880
I can see you have the support
of the people of Mercia.
537
00:40:16,040 --> 00:40:19,360
Enjoy this moment.
It might not always be so.
538
00:40:20,040 --> 00:40:23,320
As ruler, you will have
impossible decisions to make.
539
00:40:23,960 --> 00:40:26,440
I know I've made mistakes
in some of my choices.
540
00:40:27,240 --> 00:40:30,120
As long as I am Lady of Mercia,
you have my support.
541
00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:34,840
I was blind not to see that
you are the right person to rule Mercia.
542
00:40:35,120 --> 00:40:36,400
And for that, I am sorry.
543
00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:39,600
Our alliance is enough for me.
544
00:40:42,160 --> 00:40:44,120
I also wish to discuss East Anglia.
545
00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:49,360
It was conquered by Aethelred,
but since his death, it has grown lawless.
546
00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:51,920
I propose we send an army there
547
00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:55,720
of men from both Wessex
and Mercia to maintain control.
548
00:40:55,800 --> 00:40:56,800
Agreed.
549
00:40:57,120 --> 00:41:00,120
A joint army sends a clear message
that we are allies.
550
00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:03,840
After that, we can push north
into Northumbrian Daneland.
551
00:41:04,480 --> 00:41:09,400
Together, I believe we can achieve
our father's dream of a united land.
552
00:41:15,960 --> 00:41:16,960
[Uhtred sighs]
553
00:41:18,520 --> 00:41:19,520
Pyrlig?
554
00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:22,280
I'm looking for my son.
555
00:41:23,600 --> 00:41:25,320
- He is gone, Uhtred.
- Gone?
556
00:41:28,240 --> 00:41:30,760
- Where?
- Back to his church in Wessex.
557
00:41:32,360 --> 00:41:34,720
- When did he leave?
- He left before dusk.
558
00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:38,640
I suggested he speak to you
before leaving, but he refused.
559
00:41:42,400 --> 00:41:45,000
- Is this because of the baptism?
- No.
560
00:41:45,320 --> 00:41:47,440
It is simply that God has called him away.
561
00:41:49,320 --> 00:41:51,880
I know you do not share his beliefs,
but trust me...
562
00:41:52,480 --> 00:41:54,720
he is a young man you can be proud of.
563
00:41:56,600 --> 00:41:57,600
Will he come back?
564
00:41:59,160 --> 00:42:00,160
I hope so.
565
00:42:19,160 --> 00:42:20,960
I will prepare to return to Coccham.
566
00:42:21,600 --> 00:42:22,840
- You will not stay?
- No.
567
00:42:23,720 --> 00:42:27,280
Staying here and...
seeing you every day...
568
00:42:29,840 --> 00:42:33,960
and not being able to be with you,
it is too painful.
569
00:42:37,280 --> 00:42:42,280
The price we are paying is great,
but it is an oath that I had to make.
570
00:42:43,800 --> 00:42:47,560
[quivering] I will miss you,
Uhtred Ragnarson.
571
00:42:49,120 --> 00:42:51,400
[dramatic vocalizing]
572
00:43:06,160 --> 00:43:09,400
I will always answer Mercia's call
with you on the throne.
573
00:43:10,720 --> 00:43:11,720
I know.
574
00:43:37,160 --> 00:43:38,680
[indistinct chatter]
575
00:43:49,120 --> 00:43:52,240
[Aelswith] It is good to see Aegelesburg
back in Mercian hands.
576
00:43:55,120 --> 00:43:58,840
I wish to talk to you about Aethelstan.
577
00:43:59,120 --> 00:44:01,640
Yes, I am grateful
that you brought him to me.
578
00:44:01,880 --> 00:44:03,680
I know you care about the boy...
579
00:44:04,800 --> 00:44:07,400
but it is impossible
for you to take him to Winchester.
580
00:44:07,800 --> 00:44:10,840
There are people there
that may wish him ill.
581
00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:18,080
If it is agreeable with you,
582
00:44:18,880 --> 00:44:22,160
I would like to take charge of the boy
and take him to Bedwyn
583
00:44:22,440 --> 00:44:24,800
and raise him there, as I raised you.
584
00:44:27,600 --> 00:44:31,040
To follow your footsteps
and those of Alfred's.
585
00:44:36,160 --> 00:44:37,360
Make the arrangements.
586
00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:39,960
I will ask Uhtred to accompany you.
587
00:44:42,080 --> 00:44:44,440
[all giggling]
588
00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:50,320
Come play with us.
589
00:44:50,400 --> 00:44:53,120
[Aethelflaed] In a moment.
First I must talk to Eadith.
590
00:44:53,840 --> 00:44:56,280
[children giggling]
591
00:45:04,760 --> 00:45:08,760
[Aethelflaed] I promised I'd reward you
for delivering my message to Lord Uhtred.
592
00:45:10,160 --> 00:45:11,160
Here it is.
593
00:45:11,320 --> 00:45:14,040
[sighs] Thank you, Lady Aethelflaed.
594
00:45:14,840 --> 00:45:18,680
Aelfwynn enjoys your company
and you have been very loyal to her.
595
00:45:20,240 --> 00:45:21,560
I will not forget that.
596
00:45:23,240 --> 00:45:24,800
But I am the Queen now.
597
00:45:25,680 --> 00:45:29,040
You were my husband's mistress
and your brother killed Aethelred.
598
00:45:29,440 --> 00:45:32,280
To allow you to remain here
would make me look weak.
599
00:45:33,720 --> 00:45:37,680
I do not wish to punish you too harshly.
I will arrange a place for you
600
00:45:37,760 --> 00:45:40,080
at the nunnery,
where you can live and be safe.
601
00:45:42,120 --> 00:45:43,840
I would prefer to find my own way.
602
00:45:47,600 --> 00:45:51,040
- May I say goodbye to Aelfwynn?
- Yes.
603
00:46:00,760 --> 00:46:02,200
[sniffles, chuckles]
604
00:46:03,080 --> 00:46:04,080
[sniffles]
605
00:46:11,960 --> 00:46:15,760
[laughing]
606
00:46:19,880 --> 00:46:23,560
Brida, I did not expect to see you.
607
00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:26,680
You have missed a great victory.
608
00:46:28,960 --> 00:46:31,320
- Have you seen the wisdom of staying here?
- No.
609
00:46:31,840 --> 00:46:34,400
I'm even more certain we must attack
the Saxons now.
610
00:46:35,520 --> 00:46:37,200
I have made my decision, Brida.
611
00:46:38,040 --> 00:46:40,600
And you will change your mind
when you see what I've brought you.
612
00:46:41,320 --> 00:46:43,320
Not unless it is an army of thousands.
613
00:46:43,760 --> 00:46:44,760
[scoffs]
614
00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:55,800
Who is this turd?
615
00:46:55,880 --> 00:46:57,640
[laughs]
616
00:46:57,920 --> 00:47:01,280
He is the turd who will help us
take Winchester...
617
00:47:02,240 --> 00:47:05,160
without a single drop
of Danish blood being shed.
618
00:47:07,560 --> 00:47:09,760
[indistinct chatter]
619
00:47:19,120 --> 00:47:20,400
[object rattles on table]
620
00:47:22,280 --> 00:47:25,040
I know you think we lost out
on wealth and power.
621
00:47:27,880 --> 00:47:31,440
- We have something greater than that.
- Please do not say our friendship.
622
00:47:32,120 --> 00:47:35,280
[all chuckle]
623
00:47:37,000 --> 00:47:40,440
- We need more ale.
- More ale it is, then.
624
00:47:47,680 --> 00:47:49,000
Royal advisor?
625
00:47:52,440 --> 00:47:54,360
Another jug of your strongest ale.
626
00:47:57,520 --> 00:48:01,720
I will pay for your ale.
And when you leave Aegelesburg,
627
00:48:01,800 --> 00:48:04,880
you might allow me to travel with you,
for safe passage.
628
00:48:08,560 --> 00:48:09,560
Then make it two.
629
00:48:12,560 --> 00:48:16,720
After Tettenhall, Edward believes
the Danes no longer hold a threat.
630
00:48:17,440 --> 00:48:20,800
He's taken his army to Aegelesburg,
leaving Winchester undefended.
631
00:48:21,200 --> 00:48:23,720
[Brida] Winchester is King Alfred's
spiritual home.
632
00:48:24,520 --> 00:48:26,760
It's a place of great importance
to the Saxons.
633
00:48:26,840 --> 00:48:29,160
Only a handful of soldiers remain there,
no more than that.
634
00:48:29,240 --> 00:48:31,480
[Brida] We will never get
an opportunity like this again.
635
00:48:31,840 --> 00:48:35,320
Winchester is weak
and nobody realizes except us.
636
00:48:37,080 --> 00:48:39,800
You told me you would not ask your men
to risk death...
637
00:48:40,640 --> 00:48:43,920
unless for food, or land,
or to protect their families.
638
00:48:45,240 --> 00:48:48,440
Winchester provides all things and more.
639
00:48:50,120 --> 00:48:51,200
And there is no risk.
640
00:49:19,840 --> 00:49:22,720
[laughing]
641
00:49:38,560 --> 00:49:41,000
We leave for Winchester today.
642
00:49:41,520 --> 00:49:45,000
- [roaring]
- [all cheering]
643
00:49:45,080 --> 00:49:49,120
[spirited music plays]
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