1 00:00:01,720 --> 00:00:05,520 [Uhtred] My name is Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:05,560 --> 00:00:08,000 I was born an Aelderman of Northumbria, 3 00:00:08,040 --> 00:00:11,040 the rightful heir to Bebbanburg. 4 00:00:11,080 --> 00:00:14,960 But fate decreed I would be raised as a Dane. 5 00:00:17,040 --> 00:00:19,000 That was my life. 6 00:00:19,040 --> 00:00:22,080 Until my family was murdered. 7 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:26,600 [yelling] 8 00:00:28,040 --> 00:00:30,800 Word was spread that I was to blame. 9 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:34,720 A Saxon slave, he killed his master, at a wedding party. 10 00:00:36,440 --> 00:00:38,520 [Uhtred] And so Brida and I fled to Wessex. 11 00:00:38,560 --> 00:00:39,800 [crowd booing] 12 00:00:39,840 --> 00:00:43,720 To Alfred, a man who would become king. 13 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:46,000 Though not all agreed. 14 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:48,400 I am my father's heir! 15 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:51,520 [Uhtred] I swore an oath to this King 16 00:00:51,560 --> 00:00:54,000 An oath that lost me Brida, and prevented me 17 00:00:54,040 --> 00:00:57,000 from joining my brother, Ragnar. 18 00:00:58,040 --> 00:01:01,720 But destiny is all. 19 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:52,520 You don't deserve to marry. 20 00:01:53,720 --> 00:01:57,560 That woman is a lady, and you are a heathen. 21 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:58,720 You could bathe all day long 22 00:01:58,760 --> 00:02:00,080 and you'd still stink of pig shit. 23 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:02,800 Have you been watching me, Odda the Boy? 24 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:05,560 Should I be marrying you? 25 00:02:05,600 --> 00:02:08,160 Ten pieces of silver for you to walk away. 26 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:10,560 Does your father know you're here? 27 00:02:10,600 --> 00:02:12,840 Eleven pieces. 28 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:20,440 How about my sword's weight, in silver? 29 00:02:20,480 --> 00:02:22,520 Nonsense. 30 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:28,560 Then I'll marry the girl, and tonight, I'll plough her. 31 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:31,560 Why must you talk of her like that? 32 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:34,400 Perhaps you'd like her for yourself Odda. 33 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:37,000 You want her beneath you. Am I right? 34 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:41,280 You are impossible to reason with, everything is a game. 35 00:02:42,040 --> 00:02:43,000 I hope for Mildrith's sake, 36 00:02:43,040 --> 00:02:45,840 your time on this earth is short. 37 00:02:45,880 --> 00:02:50,160 You are not an Aelderman... and never shall be. 38 00:02:58,640 --> 00:03:01,000 [man commands horses] 39 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:13,800 [Uhtred] I wasn't allowed to meet her. I haven't seen her. 40 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:15,360 It is the way. 41 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:19,720 I was unaware of her existence until yesterday. 42 00:03:19,760 --> 00:03:21,200 She will be plain and pious. 43 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:23,200 Oh, she'll be pious, alright. 44 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:24,560 If she was a leg-spreader, 45 00:03:24,600 --> 00:03:26,720 Alfred would have been on her by now. 46 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:28,240 Have you seen her? 47 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:30,440 A distance away. 48 00:03:30,480 --> 00:03:33,480 Plain is a fair description. 49 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:37,120 - How much was the bride price? - Thirty three pieces. 50 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:39,040 Which I have paid, to her Godfather Odda, 51 00:03:39,080 --> 00:03:41,600 and which I'll make sure she receives. 52 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:48,560 I've made promises... Revenge and such. 53 00:03:48,600 --> 00:03:51,360 Why are you here? Do you know? 54 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:55,000 She brings land. I'll become a Lord under Alfred. 55 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:58,360 I'll be able to make wealth; gather men. 56 00:03:58,400 --> 00:04:01,720 - Take back what's mine. - All reasons enough. 57 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:04,680 Plain or not, she serves her purpose. 58 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:07,560 The promises you have made will stand. 59 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:09,440 Blood feuds last a lifetime. 60 00:04:09,480 --> 00:04:14,240 What you do arseling, is you keep living each day 61 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:21,480 The priest has arrived, finally, let's get this done. 62 00:04:22,920 --> 00:04:25,080 You do not need to get this done. 63 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:27,520 I will make a plea to Alfred. 64 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:36,400 She's here, praise God. 65 00:04:36,440 --> 00:04:40,200 You should stand and look respectful, 66 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:42,560 - How does she look? - Terrified, I'll bet. 67 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:54,760 If you could be brief with the ceremony Father Beocca, 68 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:58,480 I would be grateful. I have business with the king. 69 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:01,280 The bride has been given her price? 70 00:05:01,880 --> 00:05:03,760 She will. 71 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:09,160 You are witness. 72 00:05:09,200 --> 00:05:11,880 [woman] Thank you, Lord. 73 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:15,600 If the betrothed couple would join me at the alter. 74 00:05:17,320 --> 00:05:21,000 - And join hands. - Be brief. 75 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:44,760 May God in his Heaven, look down with mercy 76 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:48,280 upon his devoted servants, Uhtred and Mildrith; 77 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:51,920 may He bless their union with love and children and wealth, 78 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:56,200 and may they in turn, be sure to give thanks 79 00:05:56,240 --> 00:06:00,000 and live each day according to His holy word. 80 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:02,000 - Amen. - Amen. 81 00:06:02,040 --> 00:06:04,040 Amen. 82 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:07,400 You are now joined as man and wife 83 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:14,160 [sniffling] 84 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:16,040 Tears of joy. 85 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:35,520 Allow me to help you with that. 86 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:39,240 Thank you, Lord. 87 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:46,440 I am a lucky man, to have such a beautiful wife. 88 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:50,560 There must have been many suitors, I'm sure. 89 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:52,560 You are kind to believe so. 90 00:06:52,600 --> 00:06:54,680 Am I right? 91 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:58,040 None suitable, Lord. 92 00:06:58,080 --> 00:07:00,440 My name is Uhtred, call me Uhtred. 93 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:04,120 Arseling. Time we were on our way. 94 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:08,160 Or from time-to-time you may wish to call me arseling. 95 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:19,120 Lord... 96 00:07:21,560 --> 00:07:23,080 Danes. 97 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:26,240 [Mildrith] Why are we stopping? 98 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:28,840 Who are they? 99 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:31,560 Foragers most likely. 100 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,520 But Danes all the same. 101 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:35,160 Will they attack? 102 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:37,280 We walk on. 103 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:43,680 [Mildrith] They're following us. 104 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:45,920 [Uhtred] We walk on. They won't attack. 105 00:07:47,920 --> 00:07:50,520 Then why have you drawn your sword? 106 00:07:50,560 --> 00:07:53,280 To show them at least one of them will die. 107 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:56,400 One or two. 108 00:07:57,320 --> 00:07:59,120 For foragers they're deep into Wessex. 109 00:07:59,160 --> 00:08:01,480 They're Guthrum's men. 110 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:04,080 They're a long way from Lundene. 111 00:08:09,160 --> 00:08:11,120 [door opens] 112 00:08:11,160 --> 00:08:14,400 Lord, the marriage has taken place. 113 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:16,680 They are now on the road to the farmstead. 114 00:08:16,720 --> 00:08:19,520 Good news. Thank you, Odda. 115 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:23,680 We shall now see how he responds to the challenge. 116 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:27,080 Now it is done, Lord, I do fear for Mildrith. 117 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:30,920 She will have to give him the facts. 118 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:34,880 Oh, he will bark at her, Odda, I am sure. 119 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:38,400 But his real anger will be reserved for you and I. 120 00:08:38,440 --> 00:08:40,560 He will not like being beholden to God and to king, 121 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:43,000 but if he is to become a true Aelderman... 122 00:08:43,040 --> 00:08:44,280 [inhalees deeply] 123 00:08:44,320 --> 00:08:47,880 ...he must accept his burden, that is the test. 124 00:08:47,920 --> 00:08:49,520 Yes, Lord. 125 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:55,760 Mildrith is his beautiful consolation. 126 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:57,280 [chuckles] 127 00:08:58,840 --> 00:09:01,440 Was he struck by her? 128 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:05,920 He was, Lord. 129 00:09:14,520 --> 00:09:17,120 Why have you not already married? 130 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,400 You're old enough to have had 131 00:09:19,440 --> 00:09:21,600 two or three children by now. 132 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:26,200 Lord Arseling, there is a time for such 133 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:29,480 Why has Alfred gifted me such a beautiful bride? 134 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:34,920 Has a debt, I'm guessing. 135 00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:38,080 It's not my place to tell you. 136 00:09:40,440 --> 00:09:42,360 How much? 137 00:09:43,720 --> 00:09:46,800 My father wanted to find favor with God, 138 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:50,160 so he devoted a tenth of his land to the church. 139 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:53,880 They do not own it, but they are entitled to its yield; 140 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:57,080 indeed they demand its yield, 141 00:09:57,120 --> 00:10:00,200 even when crops fail and Danes raid. 142 00:10:00,240 --> 00:10:01,400 God is good. 143 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:04,680 So the Bishop took my father to law. 144 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:06,200 How much is the debt? 145 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:09,400 The church is the law, and the law decreed 146 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:11,320 that my father owed to them a huge sum, 147 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:13,400 quite beyond his ability to pay. 148 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:15,200 How much? 149 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:19,200 He died soon after. 150 00:10:23,160 --> 00:10:27,840 It is a substantial amount, Lord, it increases yearly. 151 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:30,720 Alfred could remove the debt, but he has chosen not to. 152 00:10:30,760 --> 00:10:33,920 The amount owed is 2,000 shillings, Lord. 153 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:35,800 [chuckles] 154 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:37,880 Damn him. 155 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:41,560 Damn everything he stands for. 156 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:42,720 Damn his church. 157 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:44,360 - Damn his God-- - Lord, I must say 158 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:47,120 - I do not like your blasphemy. - My name is Uhtred! 159 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:58,920 Though by all means call me arseling 160 00:11:04,440 --> 00:11:07,520 [indistinct chatter in distance] 161 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:16,400 [Mildrith] Your new home, Lord. 162 00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:19,360 The land is good but the buildings are in need of repair. 163 00:11:19,400 --> 00:11:21,040 Look, the families who live on the land 164 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:22,640 have come to wish us well. 165 00:11:22,680 --> 00:11:24,960 Send them back to their homes. 166 00:11:26,040 --> 00:11:27,720 They have come to wish us well. 167 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:30,080 I have known them my whole life. 168 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:32,520 Lord... Lady. 169 00:11:32,560 --> 00:11:35,800 Oswald manages the farmstead, he lives nearby. 170 00:11:35,840 --> 00:11:37,560 Welcome home. 171 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:39,920 And may we offer our good wishes on your marriage. 172 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:42,200 Thank you, Oswald, thank you. 173 00:11:42,240 --> 00:11:46,240 And how kind of you all to gather and to greet me 174 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:49,760 We have prepared a table, Lord, for your pleasure. 175 00:11:51,240 --> 00:11:53,360 You have my thanks, but we're tired. 176 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:56,040 Of course, Lord. 177 00:11:57,520 --> 00:11:58,480 [chuckles] 178 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:01,960 Thank you, Oswald, you are kind. 179 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:04,960 I have a wedding gift, for each family. 180 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:07,600 - Tis silver... - Thank you, Lady Mildrith. 181 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:10,360 ...for your kindness and your loyalty. 182 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:11,800 Thank you, so much. 183 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:14,000 For taking care of the land in my prolonged absence. 184 00:12:18,680 --> 00:12:21,320 Now there's a welcome sight. 185 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:32,800 I was expecting there to be a hall and I find a this. 186 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:35,920 Pay off your debts and you can build a hall. 187 00:12:35,960 --> 00:12:39,720 Didn't I tell you the bastard thinks? Alfred. 188 00:12:40,680 --> 00:12:42,200 If he believes he can make me beg, 189 00:12:42,240 --> 00:12:44,280 he can think again. 190 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:48,560 He doesn't want you to beg, he wants you to obey. 191 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:50,960 Never. 192 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:53,760 If you have need for me Lord, I will be resting. 193 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:55,720 It seems I am tired. 194 00:12:55,760 --> 00:12:58,000 I am 2,000 shillings in debt to the church 195 00:12:58,040 --> 00:13:00,440 and you hand out silver to your tenants. 196 00:13:00,480 --> 00:13:03,000 It is my silver. 197 00:13:03,760 --> 00:13:05,200 You can have what's in my purse. 198 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:07,120 I don't want what is in your purse. 199 00:13:07,160 --> 00:13:09,000 Then why scold me? 200 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:16,480 The stoat; your farmstead master. 201 00:13:16,520 --> 00:13:19,200 - His name is Oswald. - He'll need to be watched. 202 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:20,800 He was trusted by my father. 203 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:22,400 He lives too well by the look of him. 204 00:13:22,440 --> 00:13:23,920 I'll make my way to the barn. 205 00:13:23,960 --> 00:13:27,080 You're a guest; you can sleep in the house. 206 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:29,960 I prefer the barn. Thank you. 207 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,440 It is your wedding night. 208 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:35,680 Goodnight lady. Arseling. 209 00:13:44,360 --> 00:13:46,320 May I leave now? 210 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:50,760 How many pieces of silver did you receive, as your price? 211 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:52,440 Eighteen. 212 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:55,240 Is that correct? 213 00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:57,840 The price was 33. 214 00:13:57,880 --> 00:14:00,120 I'm sure it was a honest mistake. 215 00:14:00,920 --> 00:14:05,440 You were robbed. As I was robbed! 216 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:09,400 That price is your security and you will have it, all of it. 217 00:14:10,840 --> 00:14:12,960 May I rest? 218 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:19,080 Yes. 219 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:22,200 I am sorry the day has been a disappointment for you Lord... 220 00:14:23,160 --> 00:14:24,960 ...for us both. 221 00:14:43,160 --> 00:14:48,120 [digging sound] 222 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:58,720 [water sloshes] 223 00:15:19,240 --> 00:15:24,280 You have a good heart, gifting your silver. 224 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:28,920 Odda owes you 15 pieces more, 225 00:15:28,960 --> 00:15:31,560 I'll see that he pays. 226 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:34,280 And the debt's not something I blame you for. 227 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,120 It's Alfred's deceit. 228 00:15:37,160 --> 00:15:39,520 I should have been wiser. 229 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:44,640 Though I was blinded by you. 230 00:15:53,960 --> 00:15:56,720 You should eat. 231 00:15:56,760 --> 00:16:00,200 I should eat, but I don't want to eat alone. 232 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:06,600 God has made me your wife. There must be a reason. 233 00:16:07,240 --> 00:16:09,160 God is good. 234 00:17:07,720 --> 00:17:09,680 What is it you are looking at? 235 00:17:18,600 --> 00:17:20,560 There's a scar across the land; 236 00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:25,000 there, the never ending line of Danes on the march. 237 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:28,400 Ragnar. 238 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:36,480 By the time word reaches Alfred it will be too late. 239 00:17:37,160 --> 00:17:39,520 They would need wings. 240 00:17:40,520 --> 00:17:42,080 Go. 241 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:49,640 Oswald, what town lays in that direction? 242 00:17:49,680 --> 00:17:51,120 If they keep going to the west, 243 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:53,880 in a day or so they'll come to the fortress, at Werham. 244 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:57,480 Take your family and the others to the hills 245 00:17:57,520 --> 00:17:59,560 'til we're sure they've passed. Do it now. 246 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:00,920 And the Lady Mildrith? 247 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:04,720 She travels with me... to Winchester. 248 00:18:05,520 --> 00:18:07,040 [Oswald] Yes, Lord. 249 00:18:12,200 --> 00:18:14,080 [Leofric] How many do you see? 250 00:18:14,120 --> 00:18:16,520 The question is how many will follow? 251 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:23,320 [Uhtred] Wessex is being invaded 252 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:26,280 and we're told to wait while he prays. 253 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:28,280 God is his strength, Uhtred. 254 00:18:28,320 --> 00:18:31,040 He needs to be on horseback, not on his knees. 255 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:36,880 - I hate this place. - It grows worse. 256 00:18:39,560 --> 00:18:42,800 Mildrith. I was not told you were here. 257 00:18:42,840 --> 00:18:44,960 - How pleasing to see you. - Lord. 258 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:46,400 And so much of you. 259 00:18:46,440 --> 00:18:48,080 [Uhtred] Is he ready? 260 00:18:48,120 --> 00:18:51,200 The king is ready, as is his council. 261 00:18:52,320 --> 00:18:53,960 With me. 262 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:06,880 You watched 300 men or more march clean across Wessex 263 00:19:07,520 --> 00:19:09,560 I'm here. 264 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:13,080 A messenger could have been sent in your place, a boy. 265 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:14,960 Why did you not confront these Danes? 266 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:17,400 You have men. That is your purpose, 267 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:20,000 I have been given barely 20 men and their wives, 268 00:19:20,040 --> 00:19:21,240 most of whom work the fields. 269 00:19:21,280 --> 00:19:22,800 It would have been a slaughter, Lord. 270 00:19:22,840 --> 00:19:25,080 [Odda the Elder] But you chose not to fight; we'll never know. 271 00:19:25,120 --> 00:19:28,000 A warrior can only die once! Why die in vain? 272 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:32,200 The Danes have traveled from either Lundene or East Anglia. 273 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:34,960 We have been watching the ships, which remain on the Tames. 274 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:37,080 A mistake. 275 00:19:37,120 --> 00:19:39,040 If Werham is captured, the ships will follow, 276 00:19:39,080 --> 00:19:41,440 300 men will become 3,000. 277 00:19:41,480 --> 00:19:43,640 My advice is that we march, without delay. 278 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:45,560 I don't recall the King seeking your advice. 279 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:48,200 Leofric, my trusted man, how many Danes did you witness? 280 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:50,960 More than two hundred, by far. 281 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:53,280 Warriors to a man. 282 00:19:53,320 --> 00:19:55,560 Werham will struggle to hold them back. 283 00:19:55,600 --> 00:19:58,320 The peace is over. 284 00:19:58,360 --> 00:20:01,000 We have no choice but to march on Werham 285 00:20:01,040 --> 00:20:04,040 and pray God we arrive before the fortress falls. 286 00:20:04,080 --> 00:20:06,200 You believe it is an invasion, Lord? 287 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:09,680 It could well be the beginning of the great Dane army, yes. 288 00:20:09,720 --> 00:20:13,120 Council is over. Aeldermen of Wessex, prepare your men. 289 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:14,920 Father Beocca! 290 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:18,000 - I shall pray before we leave. - Yes, my Lord. 291 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:23,040 Father. I wish to speak to the king, privately? 292 00:20:23,080 --> 00:20:24,480 I will ask. 293 00:20:24,520 --> 00:20:27,320 But I note that you are still to learn respect. 294 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:34,760 Aelderman Odda, if I may speak out. 295 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:38,520 You owe my wife half of her bride price. 296 00:20:38,560 --> 00:20:42,320 I paid 33 pieces of silver, she received only 18. 297 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:44,560 An honest mistake, she assures me. 298 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:50,000 Is this true? 299 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:56,040 Pay him. 300 00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:02,560 Ready the men to march on Werham. 301 00:21:04,920 --> 00:21:07,880 You should know that Mildrith is a joy to plough. 302 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:10,000 You are heathen. 303 00:21:11,440 --> 00:21:15,560 - And you're a virgin. - No, I'm not. 304 00:21:18,880 --> 00:21:20,120 [door opens] 305 00:21:20,160 --> 00:21:22,120 Yes, he is! 306 00:21:25,680 --> 00:21:28,720 [indistinct chatter] 307 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:47,520 What is it? 308 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:48,480 Hmm? 309 00:21:48,520 --> 00:21:51,120 Promise me you will come back safely. 310 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:55,920 - Two arms, both ears. - Promise me. 311 00:21:57,040 --> 00:22:02,520 I'll do my best... but only if you do the same. 312 00:22:02,560 --> 00:22:04,880 If they come, don't shelter in a church or nunnery; 313 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:09,040 go to the hills, the woods and I'll come... 314 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:13,920 ...for both of you. 315 00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:16,280 [Leofric] Arseling! 316 00:22:16,320 --> 00:22:18,800 Kiss her, and let's be on our way. 317 00:23:33,520 --> 00:23:36,720 Mildrith, my dear, I have been looking for you. 318 00:23:36,760 --> 00:23:38,080 My Lady Aelswith! 319 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:40,760 How good to see you and to see you looking as you do. 320 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:43,880 - It refuses to keep still. - Mine is the same. 321 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:45,640 Oh, how we suffer. 322 00:23:45,680 --> 00:23:49,480 I pray we both survive; I pray we four survive. 323 00:23:49,520 --> 00:23:51,240 God will decide. 324 00:23:52,720 --> 00:23:54,120 I have missed you, Mildrith, 325 00:23:54,160 --> 00:23:57,920 and prayed for you each day, you poor thing. 326 00:23:57,960 --> 00:23:59,400 Why poor? 327 00:23:59,440 --> 00:24:03,000 Living with the man they foisted onto you, the Pagan. 328 00:24:03,040 --> 00:24:06,480 Having to take his seed and the like. 329 00:24:06,520 --> 00:24:11,960 Uhtred is decent. He treats me well... He does. 330 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,760 God will bless your loyalty, 331 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:19,720 but with luck he will fall in battle, and soon. 332 00:24:22,640 --> 00:24:24,680 Please, tell me that you're hungry. 333 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:26,360 I am... a little. 334 00:24:26,400 --> 00:24:30,200 Meet me in kitchens. I have arranged a meal 335 00:24:30,240 --> 00:24:34,320 - But do not rush prayers. - No, no, of course not. 336 00:24:41,280 --> 00:24:44,960 [door opens, closes] 337 00:24:45,000 --> 00:24:48,040 Oh, Lord, he is not your most humble 338 00:24:48,080 --> 00:24:54,000 or devout servant, but I pray, keep him safe. 339 00:24:54,040 --> 00:24:59,360 Let him do your work, let him see his child. 340 00:25:03,480 --> 00:25:05,240 I was pleased to see your lady today; 341 00:25:05,280 --> 00:25:09,080 your wife... and carrying a child. 342 00:25:09,120 --> 00:25:12,680 - Yes. - It's God's blessing. 343 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:15,160 It seems like only yesterday, 344 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:18,840 I was baptizing you as Osbert, and then again as Uhtred. 345 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:23,640 What is it you wish to speak about with the king? 346 00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:26,200 That's between myself and the king. 347 00:25:26,240 --> 00:25:28,760 He is watching you Uhtred. 348 00:25:28,800 --> 00:25:31,400 - God? - Alfred... 349 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:32,560 He's watching how you behave. 350 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:33,800 He's judging you as a Lord. 351 00:25:33,840 --> 00:25:35,600 He has no right to judge. 352 00:25:35,640 --> 00:25:37,440 He's a king. 353 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:42,320 He lied to me regarding the marriage. 354 00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:44,240 Are you referring to the debt? 355 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:46,960 - You know of it? - It's not a secret. 356 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:49,720 And I urge you to show him you accept it; 357 00:25:49,760 --> 00:25:52,680 especially as it is owed to the church. 358 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:57,720 You must remain calm, Uhtred; respectful. 359 00:26:07,560 --> 00:26:08,960 My Lord. 360 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:11,600 - I requested a private-- - Have you eaten? 361 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:15,440 No. 362 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:21,920 There are times when I crave meat... 363 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,600 ...and other things. 364 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:28,200 But I know the gratification would be fleeting; 365 00:26:28,240 --> 00:26:32,400 the suffering prolonged, and so I suffer gruel. 366 00:26:32,440 --> 00:26:37,360 Though my wife will not allow it to be called 367 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:40,480 You will be happy to learn that my spies have news. 368 00:26:40,520 --> 00:26:43,320 - From Werham? - From Ireland. 369 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:46,240 Ivar, the brother of Ubba, has been killed there. 370 00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:48,080 Which would be irrelevant but for the fact 371 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:50,560 that Ubba wishes to avenge him, personally. 372 00:26:50,600 --> 00:26:52,240 This is true? 373 00:26:53,640 --> 00:26:58,960 An Irishman across the sea kills a Dane and the world changes. 374 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:01,400 The hand of God. 375 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:07,040 Is this something Ubba would do, abandon Guthrum? 376 00:27:07,080 --> 00:27:11,320 To avenge his brother, yes, if guided by 377 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,480 He has a sorcerer? 378 00:27:15,840 --> 00:27:18,840 And... what does this sorcerer do, 379 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:20,680 cast spells, perform magic? 380 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:26,040 He advises, Lord. He looks for omens, 381 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:28,480 Oh, what nonsense. 382 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:32,040 What are miracles, Lord, if not magic? 383 00:27:32,080 --> 00:27:34,600 Miracles are performed by God, not man. 384 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:35,800 The Danes would say the same, 385 00:27:35,840 --> 00:27:37,000 that omens are gifts from the gods. 386 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:38,880 And they are mistaken. 387 00:27:38,920 --> 00:27:41,200 Who gave the sign for Ubba to go to Ireland, 388 00:27:41,240 --> 00:27:43,000 was that the hand of your God? Or theirs? 389 00:27:43,040 --> 00:27:44,720 There is only one God. 390 00:27:44,760 --> 00:27:47,400 Then he must have spoken to the Danes. 391 00:27:49,440 --> 00:27:50,840 With Ubba now in Ireland; 392 00:27:50,880 --> 00:27:54,320 Guthrum must now decide whether he will fight alone. 393 00:27:54,360 --> 00:27:58,720 He won't fight alone, not that he couldn't win. 394 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:01,360 He will fear losing too many of his own men? 395 00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:04,240 Yes, Lord. 396 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:10,160 I am learning that the heathen cares only for personal gain. 397 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:12,960 A Dane could never suffer my gruel. 398 00:28:13,000 --> 00:28:15,600 Broth, Lord. 399 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:21,840 You are happy, Aelderman Uhtred, with Mildrith? 400 00:28:22,840 --> 00:28:25,560 Yes, Lord. She's a good wife. 401 00:28:27,240 --> 00:28:31,000 Though, I never would of married her had I known 402 00:28:31,040 --> 00:28:32,280 Which increases yearly. 403 00:28:32,320 --> 00:28:34,760 I am told that on your word the debt can be lifted. 404 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:37,160 Why should I deny the church 2,000 shillings? 405 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:42,440 - I wasn't aware I would owe it. - It is not a secret. 406 00:28:42,480 --> 00:28:46,520 Sacrifice and penance are what separate us from the heathen. 407 00:28:46,560 --> 00:28:49,720 I have my broth, you have your debt. 408 00:28:51,880 --> 00:28:55,000 Wessex needs an army, would you agree? 409 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:59,600 A permanent and formidable army? 410 00:29:01,640 --> 00:29:04,000 Yes, Lord. 411 00:29:04,040 --> 00:29:06,840 England, when it finally emerges, 412 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:09,200 shall need a greater army. 413 00:29:09,240 --> 00:29:14,960 Garrisons of many thousands of men, all will need feeding, 414 00:29:15,000 --> 00:29:16,800 It is my intention that all land owners 415 00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:21,960 shall contribute to the feeding of this army and its commanders. 416 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:25,080 And I will need commanders, Uhtred. 417 00:29:25,120 --> 00:29:29,680 Men like the great generals of Rome. 418 00:29:31,720 --> 00:29:34,800 Look upon the debt as a gift; 419 00:29:34,840 --> 00:29:38,960 a means of proving your devotion to Wessex and to England. 420 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:41,400 If I'd been told the truth from the outset, 421 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:43,600 You still wear the amulet, I see. 422 00:29:45,080 --> 00:29:46,600 To remind me of Earl Ragnar. 423 00:29:46,640 --> 00:29:48,200 And why do you not attend church with your wife? 424 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:50,640 Why do you not pray to God? 425 00:29:50,680 --> 00:29:54,000 God created everything that surrounds me: 426 00:29:54,040 --> 00:29:55,640 the fields, rivers, the forest. 427 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:57,880 The land is my church. 428 00:29:57,920 --> 00:30:03,440 And I pray each day, Lord, in silence. 429 00:30:20,760 --> 00:30:25,160 - He cannot be tamed. - But he can be trusted. 430 00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:30,440 I will not abandon him completely. 431 00:30:30,480 --> 00:30:33,480 He may have a use, I'm sure. 432 00:30:41,120 --> 00:30:44,600 [metal clanging] 433 00:30:44,640 --> 00:30:47,800 Hear me now! Werham has fallen! 434 00:30:47,840 --> 00:30:49,760 We march at once! 435 00:30:49,800 --> 00:30:53,280 Every man is to be ready to do as the king asks. 436 00:30:53,320 --> 00:30:56,400 The Danes have taken the fortress! 437 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:58,880 Werham has fallen! We march at once! 438 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:02,680 We could be slipping in blood and entrails 439 00:31:02,720 --> 00:31:04,440 With luck. 440 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:27,880 [indistinct chatter] 441 00:31:35,520 --> 00:31:37,960 Leave him, there is enough for everyone. 442 00:31:45,280 --> 00:31:47,080 [door opens] 443 00:31:47,120 --> 00:31:50,000 [Young Ragnar] Guthrum? They're here. 444 00:31:50,040 --> 00:31:51,880 The Saxon army is gathering. 445 00:31:51,920 --> 00:31:54,760 - Is it Alfred? - Yes. 446 00:31:56,240 --> 00:31:59,000 Is the fortress repaired and secure? 447 00:31:59,040 --> 00:32:00,680 Yes. 448 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:04,240 Good. He will not attack. He doesn't need to. 449 00:32:04,280 --> 00:32:06,880 He knows we will be hungry within days. 450 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:08,520 We can raid. 451 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:13,440 No, he will empty all the grain-stores, 452 00:32:15,640 --> 00:32:18,560 I have found these church rooms 453 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:22,240 to be strangely quiet and peaceful. 454 00:32:22,280 --> 00:32:25,000 Lord, I didn't march my men 455 00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:27,880 half way across England for them to starve. 456 00:32:28,800 --> 00:32:30,560 I shall be on the ramparts. 457 00:32:30,600 --> 00:32:34,720 We came for war Ragnar, but Ubba has reneged. 458 00:32:34,760 --> 00:32:36,720 To avenge his brother. 459 00:32:36,760 --> 00:32:38,680 You are here. 460 00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:43,520 Should you not be avenging your father? 461 00:32:44,280 --> 00:32:45,600 When the time is right. 462 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:50,280 Yes! When the time is right. 463 00:32:51,880 --> 00:32:55,480 We have taken the first steps against Wessex! 464 00:32:56,560 --> 00:32:59,320 But Ubba has left us weak, 465 00:32:59,360 --> 00:33:02,640 he put all of our of lives at risk. 466 00:33:02,680 --> 00:33:08,040 So until Ubba returns, we have to make peace. 467 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:17,600 [grunts] 468 00:33:20,120 --> 00:33:22,360 So if you are there, 469 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:27,960 God of Rome, strike me down. 470 00:33:30,560 --> 00:33:32,720 I thought not. 471 00:33:35,040 --> 00:33:37,320 We are here to show them how many we are. 472 00:33:37,360 --> 00:33:41,480 We are here to show them how many we are. 473 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:45,640 That we are here with God, and that is our land. 474 00:33:45,680 --> 00:33:48,440 That we are here with God, 475 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:50,400 and this is our land. 476 00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:55,920 This is our land, our Wessex. 477 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,920 This is our England! 478 00:33:57,960 --> 00:33:59,400 [crowd murmurs] 479 00:33:59,440 --> 00:34:03,640 And we shall murder any heathen bastard that tries to take it! 480 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:06,080 [all cheering] 481 00:34:24,600 --> 00:34:26,000 They wish to talk, Lord. 482 00:34:26,040 --> 00:34:29,760 I know what they want. They want time. 483 00:34:29,800 --> 00:34:32,640 Odda, with your guards, you shall go with me. 484 00:34:32,680 --> 00:34:33,840 Leofric, you as well. 485 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:35,840 And Father Selbix. 486 00:34:35,880 --> 00:34:37,400 Yes, Lord. 487 00:34:37,440 --> 00:34:39,680 Leofric, what do you make of the fortress? 488 00:34:39,720 --> 00:34:42,520 It looks strong enough, Lord. 489 00:34:42,560 --> 00:34:46,320 No breech, no signs of lasting damage. 490 00:34:46,360 --> 00:34:48,600 And if we attacked? 491 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:52,320 We would suffer. 492 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:55,040 We'd be lucky to see the inside, Lord. 493 00:34:56,640 --> 00:34:58,760 Good morning, King Alfred. 494 00:34:58,800 --> 00:35:00,880 Guthrum of the Danes. 495 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:04,720 I too am a king now, of East Anglia. 496 00:35:04,760 --> 00:35:06,560 You don't need to bow. 497 00:35:07,720 --> 00:35:12,560 I will begin. I propose a truce. 498 00:35:12,600 --> 00:35:14,480 For any truce to occur, Earl Guthrum, 499 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:16,600 you must leave Wessex, once again. 500 00:35:16,640 --> 00:35:19,240 - And if I refuse? - We surround you. 501 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:20,880 Yes, you surround a small fortress, 502 00:35:20,920 --> 00:35:22,880 but we Danes surround your entire Kingdom. 503 00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:27,640 That said, I have decided I shall leave by sea. 504 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:30,000 Therefore, I will send for ships. 505 00:35:30,040 --> 00:35:32,680 - How many ships? - No more than 15. 506 00:35:32,720 --> 00:35:37,000 Very well, your ships have one month in which to arrive. 507 00:35:37,040 --> 00:35:38,000 Not enough time. 508 00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:40,440 Food and ale for one month only, 509 00:35:40,480 --> 00:35:43,200 or you will walk back to East Anglia. 510 00:35:43,240 --> 00:35:46,680 Then I will send for 200 ships and hope they arrive 511 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:49,680 - One month is not enough. - That is my limit. 512 00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:51,960 You cannot take back the fortress, you know this. 513 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:55,080 Food and ale for one month, no more, 514 00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:59,880 by which time the sea storms will have arrived, God's storms. 515 00:35:59,920 --> 00:36:02,800 We will be gone within a month, 516 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:06,080 beginning upon the delivery of food and ale. 517 00:36:16,320 --> 00:36:19,560 Uhtred, you will come to me following prayers. 518 00:36:19,600 --> 00:36:20,760 Yes, Lord. 519 00:36:20,800 --> 00:36:23,200 Father Selbix, you will pray with me. 520 00:36:23,240 --> 00:36:24,800 Yes, Lord. 521 00:36:29,040 --> 00:36:30,920 [Alfred] Please, sit. 522 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:36,640 Thank you, Lord. 523 00:36:38,840 --> 00:36:41,440 I have a task for you, Father. 524 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:44,880 You only have to speak it. 525 00:36:45,640 --> 00:36:47,480 As a guarantee of the peace, 526 00:36:47,520 --> 00:36:50,080 you will be given up as a hostage; one of ten. 527 00:36:50,120 --> 00:36:53,840 The Danes, too, will give ten in exchange. 528 00:36:56,160 --> 00:37:01,440 But, Lord, the Pagans do not value priests. 529 00:37:01,480 --> 00:37:04,040 You might just as well offer a hound. 530 00:37:04,080 --> 00:37:06,400 I hear Guthrum is curious about our faith. 531 00:37:06,440 --> 00:37:12,240 I would like you to become his teacher; provide instruction. 532 00:37:13,240 --> 00:37:17,680 And if he refuses to be a student? 533 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:22,760 Then persist, gently, with humor, as is your manner. 534 00:37:25,000 --> 00:37:27,000 Make no mistake, 535 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:32,720 should Guthrum ever consent to being baptized, 536 00:37:32,760 --> 00:37:37,240 then this war is over; England is ours. 537 00:37:40,120 --> 00:37:44,400 This would be truly be God's work you do. 538 00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:49,880 Forgive me, Lord, but I cannot help but feel afraid. 539 00:37:50,960 --> 00:37:54,880 They are not content to simply kill a priest. 540 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:58,840 Fear is within all of us... 541 00:38:00,400 --> 00:38:02,560 ...as is strength. 542 00:38:04,800 --> 00:38:07,040 [retching] 543 00:38:32,200 --> 00:38:34,520 Lord, I would be more useful as a warrior, 544 00:38:34,560 --> 00:38:35,880 for when the truce fails. 545 00:38:35,920 --> 00:38:38,280 Oh, the truce will hold, for a time, 546 00:38:38,320 --> 00:38:40,000 and in that time you will be 547 00:38:40,040 --> 00:38:42,080 my eyes and ears inside the fortress. 548 00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:44,400 - Listening for what? - For Ubba. 549 00:38:44,440 --> 00:38:48,160 If and when you hear of his return, you'll escape. 550 00:38:48,200 --> 00:38:49,840 And if I'm in chains? 551 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:51,920 Our men here shall disband, there are fields to work, 552 00:38:51,960 --> 00:38:53,800 but I will build a beacon on the hill; 553 00:38:53,840 --> 00:38:56,000 you will escape and light the fire. 554 00:38:56,040 --> 00:38:58,760 Lord, do you know that escape will be near impossible? 555 00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:03,800 If Ubba returns, the hostages will be killed 556 00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:05,640 Upon sight of this first beacon being lit, 557 00:39:05,680 --> 00:39:08,400 other fires will start and the whole of Wessex 558 00:39:08,440 --> 00:39:10,200 And if I refuse, to become a hostage? 559 00:39:10,240 --> 00:39:12,800 Then another man shall light the beacon. 560 00:39:12,840 --> 00:39:14,560 Why can't you accept me? 561 00:39:14,600 --> 00:39:16,600 I have been nothing but truthful to you; 562 00:39:16,640 --> 00:39:18,000 why am I always being put to the test? 563 00:39:18,040 --> 00:39:20,280 Why do you not show your king the respect that is due? 564 00:39:20,320 --> 00:39:24,160 Because you, Uhtred of Wherever, you do not see me as your king! 565 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:26,600 You do not see my God as your God! 566 00:39:26,640 --> 00:39:29,040 - Lord? - I have not 567 00:39:32,040 --> 00:39:34,920 Guthrum is waiting to hear of Ubba's return from Ireland. 568 00:39:34,960 --> 00:39:38,080 I need to know when this occurs, sooner rather than later. 569 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:41,400 You... are the only man 570 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:45,400 who could possibly provide this information sooner. 571 00:39:45,440 --> 00:39:51,200 Yes, it is possible that you will die, but it is 572 00:39:53,440 --> 00:39:56,000 You will go to the Danes. 573 00:39:56,040 --> 00:40:00,960 How you go, as a Saxon hostage or a Viking warrior, 574 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:08,440 I'll do as you ask. 575 00:40:11,600 --> 00:40:13,920 But if my child is born while I am captive, 576 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:15,760 I ask that you send word. 577 00:40:15,800 --> 00:40:19,080 Of course, and should you die as a captive, 578 00:40:19,120 --> 00:40:21,920 rest assured the debt shall die with you. 579 00:40:35,960 --> 00:40:39,920 Will they treat us well? You are one of them. 580 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:44,080 If I am one of them, then why am I a hostage? 581 00:40:44,680 --> 00:40:45,720 They'll treat us well, 582 00:40:45,760 --> 00:40:47,440 for as long as the truce holds. 583 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:48,880 If it fails? 584 00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:52,000 They'll kill us all, starting with the priest. 585 00:40:52,040 --> 00:40:53,680 [chuckle] 586 00:40:53,720 --> 00:40:56,840 I have made my peace. I am ready. 587 00:40:56,880 --> 00:40:59,560 Good evening, and God bless you all. 588 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:02,600 Poor wretches. 589 00:41:02,640 --> 00:41:04,400 And, us, Father, what are we? 590 00:41:04,440 --> 00:41:07,400 We are fortunate, Lord. We know God. 591 00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:10,280 Although granted, I'm in no hurry to meet him. 592 00:41:10,320 --> 00:41:12,960 Let us pray he feels the same. 593 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:14,320 Amen. 594 00:41:32,640 --> 00:41:35,600 [indistinct yelling] 595 00:41:39,760 --> 00:41:43,600 Is this rabble what so many are afraid of? 596 00:41:43,640 --> 00:41:46,160 They are like children! 597 00:41:50,840 --> 00:41:54,000 Enough. Enough! 598 00:41:54,920 --> 00:41:57,880 They're our guests, for a while. 599 00:41:58,480 --> 00:42:00,960 There's one rule only: 600 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:05,760 At nightfall, you will gather and sleep at the church; 601 00:42:05,800 --> 00:42:08,280 the doors will be barred. 602 00:42:09,200 --> 00:42:11,000 At daybreak, you will then free 603 00:42:11,040 --> 00:42:14,840 to walk, talk, jump, hump, carry weapons. 604 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:18,520 My men have orders not to kill you... 605 00:42:19,520 --> 00:42:22,520 ...unless you deserve to be killed. 606 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:31,360 I am Guthrum.. and one day I shall be your king. 607 00:42:31,400 --> 00:42:33,480 Do you understand what I have said? 608 00:42:33,520 --> 00:42:36,080 You will all say, "Yes, Lord." 609 00:42:36,840 --> 00:42:39,120 [all] Yes, Lord. 610 00:42:39,160 --> 00:42:41,360 I did not hear you. 611 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:48,480 I understand you, Lord. 612 00:42:48,520 --> 00:42:51,720 Maybe I will make a present of you to Ubba. 613 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:53,680 Should he ever return from Ireland. 614 00:42:53,720 --> 00:42:55,720 He may not, that's possible. 615 00:42:55,760 --> 00:42:58,280 But then his men will become my men, 616 00:42:58,320 --> 00:43:01,800 and I will honor him by killing you myself. 617 00:43:03,280 --> 00:43:05,320 With arrows, perhaps. 618 00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:08,200 - Ragnar Ragnarson! - Here. 619 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:11,280 You know this one well; keep him out of my sight. 620 00:43:11,320 --> 00:43:14,360 Take them to the church; feed them. 621 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:24,000 Now you are where you belong. 622 00:43:24,040 --> 00:43:25,800 Now I'm with my brother. 623 00:43:25,840 --> 00:43:27,200 I will remind you what it is like 624 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:30,000 to be a Dane and make you stay. 625 00:43:30,720 --> 00:43:32,800 Brida is here. 626 00:43:51,120 --> 00:43:54,080 I dream about you, vixen. 627 00:43:55,560 --> 00:43:57,880 I'm not surprised to hear it. 628 00:43:58,800 --> 00:44:01,120 You've grown up. [chuckles] 629 00:44:04,680 --> 00:44:06,720 You should know I'm with Ragnar now. 630 00:44:06,760 --> 00:44:08,480 He's my man. 631 00:44:09,160 --> 00:44:13,920 That's good. That's good. 632 00:44:15,840 --> 00:44:18,480 You should know that I'm married. 633 00:44:19,400 --> 00:44:23,440 Married! You have grown up! 634 00:44:23,480 --> 00:44:26,920 - He is married? - Yes, he is married! 635 00:44:26,960 --> 00:44:29,920 Time is moving quicker than I thought; 636 00:44:29,960 --> 00:44:33,640 tonight we get drunk, we must! 637 00:44:33,680 --> 00:44:36,280 I need to be inside the church. 638 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:38,480 No, tonight we get drunk, 639 00:44:38,520 --> 00:44:43,560 I'll take you to the church myself, 640 00:44:43,600 --> 00:44:48,240 And... we must talk of the future. 641 00:44:48,280 --> 00:44:50,800 [cheering] 642 00:44:56,000 --> 00:44:58,080 [men grunting] 643 00:45:02,880 --> 00:45:05,560 We are oarsmen! 644 00:45:05,600 --> 00:45:08,520 Pull! Pull! 645 00:45:08,560 --> 00:45:10,840 Uhtred, pull for me. 646 00:45:11,280 --> 00:45:12,560 I need to piss. 647 00:45:12,600 --> 00:45:14,960 I'll return later. 648 00:45:15,600 --> 00:45:18,360 Ragnar, Ragnar! 649 00:45:24,720 --> 00:45:27,240 [all laughing] 650 00:45:31,680 --> 00:45:34,880 I haven't laughed so much in a long time. 651 00:45:34,920 --> 00:45:36,800 Then you haven't been living. 652 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:40,240 Or as Ravn would say, "Tomorrow we die." 653 00:45:40,280 --> 00:45:42,360 When did he ever say that? 654 00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:45,040 When you were out chopping wood. 655 00:45:46,000 --> 00:45:48,520 Oh... 656 00:45:48,560 --> 00:45:53,240 Well, I actually do need to piss. 657 00:45:53,280 --> 00:45:56,720 What you need to do is to stop drinking. 658 00:45:56,760 --> 00:45:59,120 Tomorrow we die! 659 00:46:05,480 --> 00:46:07,080 He's happy to see you. 660 00:46:07,120 --> 00:46:08,440 I've missed him. 661 00:46:12,000 --> 00:46:13,480 I miss you both. 662 00:46:21,760 --> 00:46:23,840 Are you his wife? 663 00:46:24,280 --> 00:46:25,680 I'm with him. 664 00:46:27,360 --> 00:46:29,920 - Is she beautiful? - Hmm... 665 00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:33,480 Her name is Mildrith. Yes, she is beautiful. 666 00:46:37,080 --> 00:46:39,560 She carries my child. 667 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:46,960 Who decided you should marry? 668 00:46:48,360 --> 00:46:50,200 Alfred. 669 00:46:52,880 --> 00:46:55,520 I have the land I asked for, in Wessex. 670 00:46:59,400 --> 00:47:03,120 You swear an oath to Alfred. You marry for Alfred. 671 00:47:03,160 --> 00:47:05,520 You have land given to you by Alfred. 672 00:47:05,560 --> 00:47:07,520 Your wife carries your child, 673 00:47:07,560 --> 00:47:10,920 and yet you are given up as a hostage by Alfred? 674 00:47:11,600 --> 00:47:14,000 Are you a spy, Uhtred? 675 00:47:17,360 --> 00:47:20,080 The first sign of Ubba returning, I am to escape. 676 00:47:21,800 --> 00:47:24,160 But I know that when Ubba returns 677 00:47:24,200 --> 00:47:27,160 the hostages will be killed. 678 00:47:27,200 --> 00:47:29,720 [scoffs] Alfred's not fond of me. 679 00:47:29,760 --> 00:47:32,440 Refuse him. 680 00:47:32,480 --> 00:47:34,720 refuse to be a hostage, join us. 681 00:47:36,640 --> 00:47:40,720 I should ask you, Uhtred, not that it matters, 682 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:42,800 but I should ask. 683 00:47:42,840 --> 00:47:45,640 Is it a problem to you that Brida is with me now? 684 00:47:48,320 --> 00:47:49,280 [laughs] 685 00:47:49,320 --> 00:47:51,400 No, I'm happy about it. 686 00:47:51,840 --> 00:47:53,600 I swear. 687 00:47:53,640 --> 00:47:54,680 Alright. 688 00:47:54,720 --> 00:47:57,000 Not that she cares what you think. 689 00:47:57,040 --> 00:47:58,720 I would hump her regardless. 690 00:47:58,760 --> 00:48:01,600 [grunts] With affection. 691 00:48:01,640 --> 00:48:04,960 - And with my permission. - I know. 692 00:48:06,760 --> 00:48:08,880 Do you know Uhtred's to be a father? 693 00:48:11,400 --> 00:48:14,680 A father... When? 694 00:48:14,720 --> 00:48:17,000 Soon, I am told. 695 00:48:17,920 --> 00:48:20,840 You would want to see it. 696 00:48:20,880 --> 00:48:25,200 Yes, I hope to return to my wife and child. 697 00:48:27,480 --> 00:48:32,840 Ragnar, I'll be with you to avenge our father. 698 00:48:32,880 --> 00:48:34,280 Kjartan will pay. 699 00:48:34,320 --> 00:48:37,400 You should have joined me months ago, with Brida. 700 00:48:37,440 --> 00:48:39,080 I'd sworn an oath. 701 00:48:39,120 --> 00:48:41,520 To a poxy Saxon king! 702 00:48:41,560 --> 00:48:44,240 Ubba wanted to see me dead, there was nowhere else to go. 703 00:48:44,280 --> 00:48:46,320 You know, I have thought about that night in the woods. 704 00:48:46,360 --> 00:48:49,200 You had the choice to be a Saxon or a Dane. 705 00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:51,080 No, no I had sworn an oath. 706 00:48:52,040 --> 00:48:54,480 You should have joined me. 707 00:48:54,520 --> 00:48:58,000 I'll be with you to kill Kjartan. 708 00:49:00,680 --> 00:49:04,280 I will take you to the church. 709 00:49:04,320 --> 00:49:06,000 To your bed. 710 00:49:08,360 --> 00:49:12,200 [Mildrith screaming, panting] 711 00:49:21,320 --> 00:49:23,520 [grunts] 712 00:49:30,760 --> 00:49:33,120 [baby crying] 713 00:49:33,160 --> 00:49:35,800 - What is it? - It's a son, lady. 714 00:49:35,840 --> 00:49:38,040 A handsome boy. 715 00:49:42,760 --> 00:49:46,360 You will be Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 716 00:49:55,000 --> 00:49:57,120 Good morning, Uhtred. 717 00:49:57,840 --> 00:49:59,920 Morning, Father. 718 00:50:00,680 --> 00:50:03,040 Raining again. 719 00:50:03,080 --> 00:50:04,920 One day seems like the next. 720 00:50:04,960 --> 00:50:06,760 [yawns] 721 00:50:06,800 --> 00:50:08,400 It does. 722 00:50:09,600 --> 00:50:12,840 Still, at least, we're alive to feel it. 723 00:50:13,840 --> 00:50:17,120 How are your conversations with Guthrum? 724 00:50:17,160 --> 00:50:18,560 Is he a Christian yet? 725 00:50:18,600 --> 00:50:22,000 I believe that time is near, I do. 726 00:50:22,040 --> 00:50:25,840 I often leave him to contemplate alone, in church. 727 00:50:25,880 --> 00:50:30,560 Guthrum likes to contemplate war and kingdoms. 728 00:50:30,600 --> 00:50:35,520 The kingdom of Heaven is his to share, I have told him. 729 00:50:37,160 --> 00:50:39,360 A man can change, Uhtred. 730 00:50:42,880 --> 00:50:44,120 Onward. 731 00:50:44,160 --> 00:50:47,160 God Bless you. May you enjoy a good day. 732 00:50:47,200 --> 00:50:49,000 Thank you, Father. 733 00:50:49,760 --> 00:50:53,360 He is the king of kings, 734 00:50:53,400 --> 00:50:56,560 capable of great, great things. 735 00:50:56,600 --> 00:51:00,600 - Such as what? - Such as miracles. 736 00:51:00,640 --> 00:51:03,280 [chuckles] Miracles! 737 00:51:03,680 --> 00:51:05,600 Such as what? 738 00:51:05,640 --> 00:51:09,800 Such as... you, Lord. 739 00:51:10,760 --> 00:51:14,040 You are a miracle. 740 00:51:14,080 --> 00:51:18,800 He has made you strong, yet merciful. 741 00:51:18,840 --> 00:51:25,480 He has... made you proud, yet humble. 742 00:51:25,520 --> 00:51:28,240 He has made you eager to learn. 743 00:51:29,520 --> 00:51:31,720 He has given you free will, 744 00:51:31,760 --> 00:51:33,720 hoping that you will find the courage 745 00:51:33,760 --> 00:51:36,560 to choose Him above all else. 746 00:51:36,600 --> 00:51:38,760 And, I believe, 747 00:51:38,800 --> 00:51:42,120 I truly believe, he will be rewarded. 748 00:51:42,160 --> 00:51:44,240 [gate opens] 749 00:51:49,200 --> 00:51:52,600 - I have a message for Guthrum. - He's in the church. 750 00:52:07,800 --> 00:52:09,400 Lord, may I speak? 751 00:52:10,160 --> 00:52:11,480 Freely. 752 00:52:11,520 --> 00:52:13,880 Ubba and his army have returned from Ireland. 753 00:52:13,920 --> 00:52:17,080 They are coming ashore north of here, at the Severn. 754 00:52:17,120 --> 00:52:19,160 And my fleet is where? 755 00:52:19,200 --> 00:52:22,120 They left Lundene several days ago and are nearly here, Lord. 756 00:52:22,160 --> 00:52:25,680 Every last ship will be here, every man will be with you. 757 00:52:25,720 --> 00:52:27,920 That is good news. 758 00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:32,920 [groans] 759 00:52:32,960 --> 00:52:35,040 I dispatch you to your heaven. 760 00:52:37,920 --> 00:52:40,160 No need to thank me. 761 00:52:56,080 --> 00:52:57,720 Father... 762 00:52:58,920 --> 00:53:02,760 Ubba has returned. Did they say? 763 00:53:04,840 --> 00:53:06,800 [weakly] Yes. 764 00:53:08,480 --> 00:53:11,320 [Guthrum] Men, the peace is over. 765 00:53:11,360 --> 00:53:13,000 Prepare for battle. 766 00:53:13,040 --> 00:53:15,480 [men cheering] 767 00:53:21,800 --> 00:53:25,880 The Saxon hostages, kill them all. 768 00:53:25,920 --> 00:53:27,960 [grunting and groaning] 769 00:53:28,000 --> 00:53:29,960 Catch him! 770 00:53:30,720 --> 00:53:33,240 Cut him to pieces! 771 00:53:37,680 --> 00:53:39,280 [yelling] 772 00:53:51,720 --> 00:53:53,160 [screams] 773 00:53:54,720 --> 00:53:58,800 Leave him! I say leave him! 774 00:54:00,000 --> 00:54:06,000 Ragnar, please, step aside. 775 00:54:06,040 --> 00:54:09,320 You know all the hostages have to die. 776 00:54:09,360 --> 00:54:10,720 [Young Ragnar] Then kill him! 777 00:54:10,760 --> 00:54:12,600 You're welcome to kill him, 778 00:54:12,640 --> 00:54:13,920 but you have to kill me first. 779 00:54:13,960 --> 00:54:17,920 I could've happily managed without this. 780 00:54:17,960 --> 00:54:22,400 He's a Saxon. He's a traitor. He's an enemy. 781 00:54:22,440 --> 00:54:24,520 Well, too get to him, you have to kill me. 782 00:54:26,600 --> 00:54:29,840 My men, they will not follow you. 783 00:54:41,520 --> 00:54:44,000 I will give you one last charity. 784 00:54:44,920 --> 00:54:48,000 Release him, without a horse. 785 00:54:58,160 --> 00:55:00,040 Are you alright? 786 00:55:00,800 --> 00:55:02,560 I have no words. 787 00:55:02,600 --> 00:55:04,960 You should go. Go and see your child. 788 00:55:05,000 --> 00:55:06,760 Go. 789 00:55:08,760 --> 00:55:10,480 Yes. 790 00:55:11,000 --> 00:55:12,840 I'll be with you. 791 00:55:14,080 --> 00:55:15,960 Both of you.