1 00:00:11,760 --> 00:00:13,880 [Uhtred] I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:20,160 My brother, Ragnar, died not as a warrior, but was murdered in his bed. 3 00:00:20,240 --> 00:00:22,200 He cannot enter the hall of the gods. 4 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:27,160 He will spend eternity in the cold of Niflheim because of you. 5 00:00:27,240 --> 00:00:29,560 You will wet the blade with Ragnar's blood. 6 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:32,640 Only that way will he be free to enter Valhalla. 7 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:34,640 Might his blood be in others? 8 00:00:35,800 --> 00:00:36,760 Thyra? 9 00:00:37,400 --> 00:00:41,480 [Uhtred] Skade has me tortured. I cannot resist her. 10 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:44,520 Your path is the path I choose for you, Uhtred Ragnarson. 11 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:46,320 Your spirit is mine to torment. 12 00:00:46,920 --> 00:00:50,040 [Uhtred] And although I have now taken her from Haesten, 13 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:52,360 her curse still holds me. 14 00:00:52,440 --> 00:00:54,800 She has invaded my heart and my mind. 15 00:00:56,480 --> 00:00:59,200 -[grunts] -She is poison to all men. 16 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:00,400 How do you kill a curse? 17 00:01:00,480 --> 00:01:03,800 Without breaking the skin or shedding one drop of blood. 18 00:01:04,239 --> 00:01:06,200 And you've got to do the same to Skade. 19 00:01:06,760 --> 00:01:10,720 [Uhtred] In Winchester, a political union has been arranged for Edward. 20 00:01:11,320 --> 00:01:13,800 But he has loved and abandoned another. 21 00:01:14,280 --> 00:01:15,760 I am married to Ecgwynn. 22 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:18,400 Your wife will be dealt with. 23 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:21,280 -[Steapa] You're Ecgwynn. -I'm confiscating the children. 24 00:01:21,360 --> 00:01:24,600 They shall belong to the church and dedicate their lives to God. 25 00:01:25,400 --> 00:01:28,240 [Uhtred] Edward has a jealous enemy, Lord Sigebriht, 26 00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:31,520 who wanted his secret wife, Ecgwynn, for himself. 27 00:01:32,120 --> 00:01:33,760 She is confined to a nunnery. 28 00:01:34,520 --> 00:01:38,080 I would understand it entirely if you could not serve Edward. 29 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:43,800 [Uhtred] Under his Danish masters' orders, Aethelwold has returned to Wessex. 30 00:01:43,880 --> 00:01:45,280 I wish to speak to the king. 31 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,960 [Uhtred] But his treason is known to the dying Alfred. 32 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:51,880 Aethelwold's failings were born from my own. 33 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:55,560 My brother, who I loved, who am I to take his son's life? 34 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:56,920 The punishment... 35 00:01:57,680 --> 00:01:59,160 is blinding. 36 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:01,440 [muffled screaming] 37 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:04,040 [Uhtred] Destiny is all. 38 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:06,120 [theme music playing] 39 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:19,760 Trust me. 40 00:03:26,800 --> 00:03:28,200 [Skade inhales sharply] 41 00:03:33,200 --> 00:03:36,480 I have seen the rebirth of Uhtred Ragnarson. 42 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:42,280 I have seen 50 men become 500 and then 5,000, 43 00:03:42,760 --> 00:03:44,680 with more joining him by the day. 44 00:03:46,200 --> 00:03:52,280 And I have seen Alfred fall at last and Uhtred rise. 45 00:03:56,080 --> 00:03:57,400 Taste me. 46 00:04:47,280 --> 00:04:51,040 May I say what an honor it is has been to ride alongside the Lady of Mercia. 47 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:55,080 Does it trouble you so much, Lord, that your wife is respected? 48 00:04:55,160 --> 00:04:56,400 If not respectable. 49 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:01,400 There'll be plenty of ale and wine at this wedding. I suggest you refrain. 50 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:03,560 You do not like me enjoying myself? 51 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:05,120 I do not like you drunk. 52 00:05:06,280 --> 00:05:08,880 Perhaps this wedding will be followed by a funeral. 53 00:05:09,360 --> 00:05:11,040 A sobering enough thought. 54 00:05:28,360 --> 00:05:30,480 May I ask, Father Beocca, how is he? 55 00:05:32,360 --> 00:05:33,880 How is our king? 56 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:37,560 He is prepared for whatever may come. 57 00:05:38,240 --> 00:05:41,440 Both Alfred and Edward are in my prayers daily... 58 00:05:43,240 --> 00:05:44,240 nightly. 59 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:49,120 It must be a worrying time for you, Father. 60 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:53,640 What becomes of the king's advisor when the king is no more? 61 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:56,440 -I, too, am prepared. -And to have no influence. 62 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:59,600 -Does not concern me. -No protection. 63 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:04,000 I have God. He is all I need. 64 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:05,760 And you have a wife, Father. 65 00:06:07,520 --> 00:06:09,120 Do not forget your wife... 66 00:06:10,240 --> 00:06:13,160 of strong, Dane stock. 67 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:18,320 Why am I not surprised to hear you threaten a woman? 68 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:23,520 Father Beocca, please, forgive me my sins. 69 00:06:29,600 --> 00:06:31,560 I shall leave you to your prayers. 70 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:34,640 If indeed that is what you are here for. 71 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:37,920 [Aethelwold] I shall watch out for you, Father Beocca, 72 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:39,840 with my good eye. 73 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:50,400 I'd rather we meet at the alehouse. 74 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:53,000 Father Beocca is already imagining a conspiracy. 75 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:54,600 Because he is afraid. 76 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:57,320 Like the whole of Wessex is afraid. 77 00:06:58,640 --> 00:07:02,440 The king is dying and a child is about to take his place. 78 00:07:05,200 --> 00:07:07,160 What are your thoughts on the matter? 79 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,720 -The matter of Edward? -Being king. 80 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:16,680 It is the purpose of the witan to choose a king. 81 00:07:16,760 --> 00:07:17,640 It is. 82 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:21,560 Yet Alfred would have us refer to him as Edward Rex. 83 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:22,640 [scoffs] 84 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:28,600 Men are saying that Uhtred is in Edward's debt. 85 00:07:30,600 --> 00:07:33,560 That Uhtred will reappear and swear an oath to Edward-- 86 00:07:33,640 --> 00:07:36,120 Then we must instruct other men to say otherwise! 87 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:41,640 I will pay them if needs must, 88 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:44,520 but we cannot allow Edward's reputation to grow. 89 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:48,400 "We"? 90 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:52,560 Are we of the same mind or not? 91 00:07:54,640 --> 00:07:57,000 Are we prepared to act or not? 92 00:07:57,080 --> 00:08:00,520 Does the challenge to Edward begin here or not? 93 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:01,760 It does. 94 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:06,080 It does. Edward cannot succeed. 95 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:12,800 So, these are the facts of the matter. 96 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:19,400 Uhtred blames Alfred for his banishment and for the loss of his land and wealth. 97 00:08:20,320 --> 00:08:24,800 Alfred is near death. Uhtred will, therefore, take his revenge upon Edward. 98 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:29,320 Uhtred Ragnarson, which is how he now wishes to be known, 99 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:31,840 wants Wessex for the Danes. 100 00:08:34,720 --> 00:08:37,640 That's the news our men shall repeat, and repeat and repeat 101 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:39,559 until it becomes the absolute truth. 102 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:46,200 Uhtred cannot be allowed to ally himself to Edward. 103 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:49,280 -Ever. -I understand. 104 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:54,200 Right now, it's you and I against the boy, but only because Alfred lives. 105 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:59,680 The very instant he dies, then fear and doubt will grow. 106 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:05,120 The people will not wish their fate to be in the hands of a smooth-faced child. 107 00:09:05,560 --> 00:09:06,720 We must be ready. 108 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:08,040 We must be ready. 109 00:09:10,200 --> 00:09:11,760 And we must be ruthless. 110 00:09:27,760 --> 00:09:31,600 [Finan] Is the idea we walk into Coccham like we've never been away? 111 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:33,480 -Yes. -Directly to the hall? 112 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:36,000 -Yes. -And if another lord resides there? 113 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:39,400 -We ask him to leave, my friend. -I can do that. 114 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:44,520 Are we to expect a wedding, Lord? 115 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:49,160 We did not risk our lives for you to hump the bitch. 116 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:52,640 -Do you plan to kill her with your cock? -I plan to see my children. 117 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:55,520 Lord... you will not remember me. 118 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:58,280 I remember. You're Edwin. You're married to Mildwynn. 119 00:09:58,360 --> 00:10:02,120 Lord, they have taken more than half our winter's store. Animals and grain. 120 00:10:02,200 --> 00:10:05,720 They say it is to feed Alfred's army, but we will certainly starve. 121 00:10:05,800 --> 00:10:08,240 -Who did this? -They're at the hall, Lord. 122 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:11,240 Alfred would not have ordered this! 123 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:14,200 [Uhtred] Stand aside. I want no blood shed, no man killed. 124 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:20,120 He said stand aside! Now! 125 00:10:22,440 --> 00:10:25,120 Thank you. I should not need to raise my voice. 126 00:10:30,600 --> 00:10:31,440 Uhtred? 127 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:35,720 Uh, what is the meaning of this invasion? 128 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:37,120 This is my home. 129 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:44,840 We are here by right, on the king's business. 130 00:10:44,920 --> 00:10:47,480 You are stealing food from the mouths of the poor. 131 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:49,880 An army needs to be fed. 132 00:10:49,960 --> 00:10:51,320 As do priests, it seems. 133 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:54,320 You're lucky it's not your hand. 134 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:56,680 We want no disharmony here today. 135 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:02,960 [Uhtred] What is that? 136 00:11:03,520 --> 00:11:06,120 Well, you know what it is. 137 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:08,520 Take it down. 138 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:13,240 Take it down or I will make a gift of you to Skade. 139 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:19,080 I will not do as you ask. 140 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:21,520 I cannot. 141 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:23,920 Lord, see it as a piece of wood, nothing more. 142 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,800 It is a holy cross. 143 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:28,320 Bishop Erkenwald, shut your holy mouth. 144 00:11:28,400 --> 00:11:29,720 And take it down. 145 00:11:29,800 --> 00:11:32,320 Or I... I can just take it down, Lord. 146 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:33,880 [Uhtred] You will do nothing. 147 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:41,040 I realize you are looking to find a reason to kill me, 148 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,760 and I would prefer to do as you ask. 149 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:47,840 I'm not a fool, but I cannot deny my faith. 150 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:50,840 The king will hear of it. God would know of-- 151 00:11:50,920 --> 00:11:54,840 The king has told me many times that this is a pagan's hall. 152 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:59,120 You will take it down. 153 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:01,160 [Hild] It is my cross, Lord. 154 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:06,160 My doing. I put it there. And I would like it to remain there, 155 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:10,160 unless of course, your plan is to once again be the Lord of Coccham. 156 00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:12,280 I meant no insult. 157 00:12:13,120 --> 00:12:14,000 [Skade grunts] 158 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,320 Now, perhaps, we may eat. 159 00:12:26,440 --> 00:12:27,280 You may take it. 160 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:34,120 When you leave, you will take only half of what you have gathered. 161 00:12:34,680 --> 00:12:38,800 I understand an army must be fed, but my village will not starve. 162 00:12:39,360 --> 00:12:40,800 The king will not approve. 163 00:12:40,880 --> 00:12:42,680 The king is a ghost... 164 00:12:44,040 --> 00:12:45,240 nothing more than that. 165 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:51,080 Lord, may we speak further, privately? 166 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:56,840 -Good to see you, Lord. -And you, Abbess Hild. 167 00:12:56,920 --> 00:12:59,920 -Should you be here? -I came to see my children. 168 00:13:01,960 --> 00:13:04,000 Do not react, do not revolt. 169 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:06,800 They're not here. They're at Winchester. 170 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:08,640 With Thyra? 171 00:13:09,920 --> 00:13:11,800 Under the Crown's care. Good care. 172 00:13:11,880 --> 00:13:13,960 -The Crown? -They are well. I swear it. 173 00:13:14,040 --> 00:13:16,440 They can't be in the care of nuns and priests. 174 00:13:16,520 --> 00:13:19,640 They're well and happy. I have seen it. You have been absent. 175 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:22,240 If Alfred is not already dead, I will kill him. 176 00:13:22,320 --> 00:13:25,080 -He does this to damn me further? -He does not. 177 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:27,840 Have they been made Christian? Baptized? 178 00:13:27,920 --> 00:13:30,120 -It will do them no harm-- -He has no right! 179 00:13:30,800 --> 00:13:33,640 He has done this to damn me and to damn my wife! 180 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:37,120 Lord, you, too, should eat. 181 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:38,880 Later. 182 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:41,480 -You should eat now, my love. -I said later. 183 00:13:43,280 --> 00:13:44,440 As you wish. 184 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:49,720 She's your woman now? 185 00:13:51,440 --> 00:13:54,000 -A man needs a woman. -You replace Gisela with her? 186 00:13:55,080 --> 00:13:57,400 Who I bed is no business of an abbess. 187 00:13:57,960 --> 00:13:59,560 I am speaking as a friend. 188 00:14:02,160 --> 00:14:05,560 It's good to see you're well. Back to your usual self, in fact. 189 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:10,120 -Hild... -[sighs] 190 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:14,560 I have been absent. 191 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:25,480 I would like to see my children at Winchester. 192 00:14:27,440 --> 00:14:28,400 Can you help? 193 00:14:29,560 --> 00:14:33,200 Yes, I can help you. Of course I can help you. 194 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:37,080 But Bishop Erkenwald will tell of your visit here in Wessex. 195 00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:39,200 They'll be watching for you. 196 00:14:41,400 --> 00:14:42,520 You look thin. 197 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:44,840 You should eat, my love. 198 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:50,480 -Finan. -Lord? 199 00:14:51,600 --> 00:14:54,120 Have the priests unload half of what they've taken. 200 00:14:54,200 --> 00:14:56,800 Send them back to Alfred. You will ride with them. 201 00:14:57,160 --> 00:15:00,640 -All the way to Winchester? -I will follow and find you. 202 00:15:00,720 --> 00:15:03,240 -And what of Skade? -She stays with me. 203 00:15:05,120 --> 00:15:08,040 I will find you in Winchester. I must be there. Unseen. 204 00:15:08,120 --> 00:15:10,520 And if Alfred decides to take me hostage? 205 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:15,080 He will have you watched, nothing more. You need only drink ale and find a woman. 206 00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:17,040 I can do that. 207 00:15:18,400 --> 00:15:20,320 We all need a good woman! 208 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:34,560 Father Beocca! 209 00:15:37,200 --> 00:15:39,600 Father, there is talk that your friend, Uhtred, 210 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:42,640 has sworn revenge against Alfred. 211 00:15:43,320 --> 00:15:45,800 -Revenge? For what? -Being outcast. 212 00:15:45,880 --> 00:15:49,160 And should Alfred die, they say he will kill Edward. 213 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:51,200 That is nonsense. Who is saying this? 214 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:55,040 It does not sound like a nonsense to me, Father, nor to the men here. 215 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:59,520 Uhtred fought shoulder to shoulder with Edward. You were there, Lord. 216 00:15:59,600 --> 00:16:01,600 I was, so why is Uhtred not here? 217 00:16:02,160 --> 00:16:03,960 Why does he remain outlawed? 218 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:07,960 Why is Uhtred being punished for killing Danes? 219 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:10,720 He is not being punished for killing Danes. 220 00:16:11,960 --> 00:16:15,040 -He threatened the king's life. -And continues to do so? 221 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:20,080 Uhtred of Bebbanburg would never dare to harm Alfred nor Edward. 222 00:16:22,600 --> 00:16:24,720 But what of Uhtred Ragnarson, Father? 223 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:31,040 Ealdormen are arriving from across the land for the celebrations. 224 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:35,960 You shouldn't be talking out of your arse. So from now on, Lord, buttocks clenched. 225 00:17:04,880 --> 00:17:06,200 Supper's in the pot. 226 00:17:15,040 --> 00:17:17,520 There's a pile of dirt. Soil. 227 00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:19,560 Where? 228 00:17:21,119 --> 00:17:22,119 Outside the door. 229 00:17:26,280 --> 00:17:29,040 You're thinking of something more than a pile of dirt. 230 00:17:31,120 --> 00:17:34,600 God forgive me, but I wish Alfred would close his eyes and die. 231 00:17:35,520 --> 00:17:38,160 The longer he lingers, the more anxious people grow. 232 00:17:39,120 --> 00:17:40,680 Then he should end it himself. 233 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:44,040 He should take a sword to his heart. 234 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:45,680 He's the king. 235 00:17:47,080 --> 00:17:48,760 It is what a sword-Dane would do. 236 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:54,560 Alfred is holding on to life only because he worries what'll happen once he's gone. 237 00:17:56,480 --> 00:18:00,080 What will happen is fate. We all die, Beocca. 238 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:07,840 It is how we live that matters. 239 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:16,800 If the Danes do come to Wessex, people will see you only as a Dane. 240 00:18:18,360 --> 00:18:20,840 I worry I will not be able to protect you. 241 00:18:20,920 --> 00:18:22,640 The gods will decide what happens. 242 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:24,200 "God." 243 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:26,680 That is what I said. 244 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:30,160 [chuckles softly] 245 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:33,440 [Uhtred] My men are free men still. 246 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:36,560 They'll go with you to Winchester, ensure your safe return. 247 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:40,560 I have a guard. And Wessex is not a land of banditry. 248 00:18:40,640 --> 00:18:42,440 Priests and ealdormen aside, 249 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,920 you should never refuse the offer of a sword, Bishop Erkenwald. 250 00:18:49,080 --> 00:18:52,200 Is it your intention to remain at Coccham? 251 00:18:52,280 --> 00:18:55,920 It's not. My Lord's intention is to rule at Winchester. 252 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,840 Is that right? 253 00:18:58,760 --> 00:19:00,160 My business is my own. 254 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:03,280 -And your children? -Are Christian now. 255 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:05,840 I will ensure they're cared for. 256 00:19:06,400 --> 00:19:07,520 If it pleases you. 257 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:11,160 I will bring my wife to Mercia, Lord. Meet you there. 258 00:19:18,720 --> 00:19:21,800 What is happening? Why is she not dead? 259 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:25,120 She has beauty and power, Osferth, 260 00:19:25,840 --> 00:19:28,240 over men who believe in their own reputation. 261 00:19:28,320 --> 00:19:30,680 [Osferth] She's evil. He has promised her death. 262 00:19:30,760 --> 00:19:33,760 Pray for him. He'll need it. 263 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:50,760 You and I can be everything together. 264 00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:58,320 -I want you to believe in me, Uhtred. -I do. 265 00:19:59,960 --> 00:20:03,880 [Skade] Like I believe in you, the warrior above all men. 266 00:20:06,360 --> 00:20:07,600 You're a king. 267 00:20:10,240 --> 00:20:11,720 Then you are my queen. 268 00:20:25,880 --> 00:20:28,560 [Skade] I am yours and you are mine. 269 00:20:29,480 --> 00:20:32,120 To love. To guide. 270 00:20:33,840 --> 00:20:35,160 To own. 271 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:44,440 I own you. 272 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:46,840 [breathing heavily] 273 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:12,560 [breathing heavily] 274 00:22:32,280 --> 00:22:36,320 I thought you would need a fire, Lord. Something warm to eat. 275 00:22:44,360 --> 00:22:45,960 [exhales heavily] 276 00:22:53,240 --> 00:22:54,400 You saw? 277 00:22:59,280 --> 00:23:00,160 I did. 278 00:23:02,480 --> 00:23:05,240 I am not proud of what I've done. 279 00:23:05,320 --> 00:23:07,480 But it was necessary, Lord. 280 00:23:09,920 --> 00:23:12,960 She was of the devil and you are free of her now. 281 00:23:15,920 --> 00:23:17,040 Why are you here? 282 00:23:18,040 --> 00:23:19,440 I could not leave, Lord. 283 00:23:20,920 --> 00:23:23,600 You feared I could not rid myself of the curse? 284 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:26,440 I did. 285 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:33,800 I stayed here for the Lady Gisela, Lord. 286 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:39,040 This is her hall and there was no kinder, gentler lady. 287 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:45,320 You clearly did not know the Lady Gisela. 288 00:24:04,760 --> 00:24:08,880 The, uh, marriage arrangements, Father Beocca... 289 00:24:10,400 --> 00:24:11,480 What progress? 290 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:16,200 Are all but complete. The guests have begun arriving 291 00:24:16,280 --> 00:24:19,840 and the alehouses of Winchester have been brewing day and night. 292 00:24:20,400 --> 00:24:24,400 It will be the shortest of ceremonies, Lord, as you have requested. 293 00:24:26,600 --> 00:24:30,160 -Are you comfortable, Lord? -I am not, but it will do. 294 00:24:30,760 --> 00:24:32,880 The Danes, they are encamped still? 295 00:24:33,440 --> 00:24:36,480 They do not move. They have not moved from the River Ouse. 296 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:38,400 We continue to watch. 297 00:24:38,800 --> 00:24:41,840 The defeat of Haesten and Bloodhair have weakened them, Lord. 298 00:24:44,160 --> 00:24:45,120 Aethelwold... 299 00:24:46,440 --> 00:24:47,800 What of him, Lord? 300 00:24:48,840 --> 00:24:52,760 He is here not just for forgiveness. He too must be watched. 301 00:24:52,840 --> 00:24:53,880 He should be dead. 302 00:24:57,760 --> 00:25:01,160 Although this move from the inn to the palace is long overdue, 303 00:25:01,240 --> 00:25:04,280 it comes at a very inconvenient time of day. 304 00:25:04,360 --> 00:25:07,080 Were you due to hump an alehouse whore, Lord? 305 00:25:10,720 --> 00:25:12,400 Aelflaed, continue to the palace. 306 00:25:17,520 --> 00:25:20,280 I was due to eat, nothing else. 307 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:21,920 Yes, Lord. 308 00:25:22,320 --> 00:25:24,840 If people have been gossiping, they are wrong. 309 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:29,920 As I hope they are wrong about Edward having a whore and children. 310 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:39,960 [Edward] Lord, good morning. 311 00:25:40,840 --> 00:25:42,760 Whilst you are speaking with the king, 312 00:25:42,840 --> 00:25:46,240 I was hoping I could spend a few moments with Lady Aelflaed. 313 00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:50,760 With respect, I do not think that would be appropriate. 314 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:59,240 I have heard talk that you have bastard children. 315 00:25:59,800 --> 00:26:01,040 Is this true? 316 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:07,640 I thought we had agreed to leave all alehouse gossip at the alehouse, Lord. 317 00:26:13,320 --> 00:26:16,400 Lord, perhaps you could direct the Lady Aelflaed to her room. 318 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:18,520 [Edward] Of course. 319 00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:27,000 Do not dwell... Lord. 320 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:36,720 The guards may leave us. 321 00:26:38,560 --> 00:26:39,960 You will leave us. 322 00:26:40,040 --> 00:26:42,080 Yes, you! Outside! 323 00:26:43,280 --> 00:26:45,880 There's nothing beneath their helmets but straw. 324 00:26:47,520 --> 00:26:50,040 -Aethelhelm. -Lord King. 325 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:55,120 May I say you appear a little better this morning. 326 00:26:56,440 --> 00:26:57,320 Thank you. 327 00:26:57,400 --> 00:27:00,640 [Aelswith] The king has much to do today. We shall keep it brief. 328 00:27:00,840 --> 00:27:04,080 He has called you here to discuss the strength of Edward and Aelflaed. 329 00:27:04,640 --> 00:27:05,840 "Strength," Lady? 330 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:08,600 Of the Crown, once Edward is king. 331 00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:11,760 Assuming the witan's approval. Is that guaranteed? 332 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:14,160 If the present king may be allowed to speak? 333 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:20,640 Uhtred. 334 00:27:21,120 --> 00:27:23,040 A scoundrel, an outlaw. 335 00:27:23,120 --> 00:27:25,400 -A warrior. -[Aethelhelm] A heathen, surely? 336 00:27:25,480 --> 00:27:28,240 Christian by birth and baptism. 337 00:27:28,320 --> 00:27:30,360 -That is true? -[Beocca] It is true. 338 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:32,920 -He is an outlaw. -If the king may speak. 339 00:27:37,360 --> 00:27:39,720 Uhtred is also a man of his word. 340 00:27:41,320 --> 00:27:45,120 Should Edward, once king, decide to take him into his service, 341 00:27:45,200 --> 00:27:46,680 that would be no bad thing. 342 00:27:47,400 --> 00:27:52,360 Lord, this is the man who held a knife to your throat, so I am told. 343 00:27:52,440 --> 00:27:53,320 He did. 344 00:27:53,600 --> 00:27:56,360 And for as long as I live, he will remain an outlaw. 345 00:27:56,440 --> 00:28:02,040 However, once I am dead, and should he become Edward's oath man, 346 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:05,440 I am advising you that his word will be kept. 347 00:28:05,520 --> 00:28:06,760 I hear you, Lord. 348 00:28:08,040 --> 00:28:08,920 [Alfred] Good. 349 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:12,680 Perhaps you would like to get on with the business of your morning, Lord? 350 00:28:14,120 --> 00:28:16,720 One point of clarification. 351 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:22,000 Uhtred is an outlaw or he is not an outlaw? 352 00:28:22,080 --> 00:28:24,680 -He is very much an outlaw. -He is. 353 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:28,320 If he were found today on Wessex soil, he would be executed. 354 00:28:28,400 --> 00:28:30,840 But Edward may take a different view once king. 355 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:32,200 [Aelswith] Or he may not. 356 00:28:33,280 --> 00:28:38,000 Above all else, Uhtred does what pleases Uhtred. 357 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:41,880 -None of us should forget that fact. -Make no mistake. 358 00:28:41,960 --> 00:28:44,280 Edward will need the guidance of a warrior. 359 00:28:48,360 --> 00:28:52,040 -The king is tired. -The king is not a child. 360 00:28:53,360 --> 00:28:55,160 [inhales] 361 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:59,520 I shall go about my business. 362 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:04,640 Lord, Lady, thank you for your confidence. 363 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:17,000 If you value the outlaw so highly, then why do you not pardon him? 364 00:29:19,040 --> 00:29:20,280 Beocca, would you leave us? 365 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,840 Yes, Lord. 366 00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:33,840 It is my body that is weak, not my mind. 367 00:29:33,920 --> 00:29:35,720 I know that, Lord. I understand. 368 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:37,960 Then why do you question me? Why doubt me? 369 00:29:38,040 --> 00:29:39,600 I don't doubt you. I would not-- 370 00:29:39,680 --> 00:29:42,120 Edward will need a sword, a warrior at his side. 371 00:29:42,200 --> 00:29:44,680 He has Steapa, who is God-fearing. 372 00:29:44,760 --> 00:29:45,960 He will need Uhtred. 373 00:29:49,200 --> 00:29:52,200 He will need a man who knows how to fight and when to fight, 374 00:29:52,280 --> 00:29:54,160 because the fighting will continue. 375 00:29:56,840 --> 00:30:01,120 Until the Danes learn of the benefits of peace, it will continue. 376 00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:06,360 You may leave me, my dear. 377 00:30:09,200 --> 00:30:10,280 As you wish. 378 00:30:17,120 --> 00:30:20,480 I do not pardon Uhtred, firstly, because he would not accept 379 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:23,480 and, secondly, it must be Edward's decision. 380 00:30:25,720 --> 00:30:29,720 And it will be your responsibility to guide him towards the correct decision. 381 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:35,840 Meanwhile, we are agreed. 382 00:30:35,920 --> 00:30:39,760 Should he set foot in Wessex, he will be executed. 383 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,160 Lord. 384 00:30:54,600 --> 00:30:56,280 [Sihtric] Finan, look. 385 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:04,720 Should you investigate? 386 00:31:07,200 --> 00:31:11,040 Any spare coins, Lord? Any spare food? God would bless you, I'm sure. 387 00:31:11,120 --> 00:31:14,800 -Are you traveling to Winchester? -We are, Lord. For the wedding. 388 00:31:14,880 --> 00:31:16,120 We shall see you there. 389 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:17,880 And a good day to you, Lord. 390 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:20,800 Miserable bastard. 391 00:31:30,640 --> 00:31:36,600 Lord God, give me strength and guidance to do your work. 392 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:53,040 If it is right and proper to rely upon a heathen, 393 00:31:54,560 --> 00:31:59,120 albeit for violence, then I beg you... 394 00:32:01,400 --> 00:32:02,720 show me a sign. 395 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:06,000 Help me. 396 00:32:10,960 --> 00:32:12,640 [crying] 397 00:32:12,720 --> 00:32:17,400 I want my son to remain untarnished by heathen ways. 398 00:32:20,520 --> 00:32:24,360 I wish him to be God's king. 399 00:32:26,360 --> 00:32:27,280 Pure. 400 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:36,640 Lord. Should you be walking unaided? 401 00:32:39,280 --> 00:32:40,480 While I can, I will. 402 00:32:52,400 --> 00:32:55,520 [Alfred breathing heavily] 403 00:32:56,720 --> 00:32:58,400 I wish to sit in peace. 404 00:33:00,920 --> 00:33:02,200 Of course. 405 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:09,960 Steapa. 406 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:14,480 Steapa! 407 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:21,080 Ah! 408 00:33:22,320 --> 00:33:25,600 Do you not recognize me, Steapa? Why have the gates not opened? 409 00:33:26,240 --> 00:33:29,760 Bishop Erkenwald, you have guests. 410 00:33:30,320 --> 00:33:32,040 They rode with us from Coccham. 411 00:33:32,120 --> 00:33:36,480 Where Uhtred remains. He'll be going directly to Mercia. 412 00:33:36,560 --> 00:33:39,240 Steapa, he had hoped to visit his children there. 413 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:43,480 -This is true, Lord? -[Hild] You do not believe me? 414 00:33:43,560 --> 00:33:47,120 [Erkenwald] It is true that Uhtred Ragnarson remains at Coccham. 415 00:33:47,680 --> 00:33:49,440 That is all I know to be true. 416 00:33:49,520 --> 00:33:51,400 [Hild] Uhtred wants to go to Mercia. 417 00:33:51,480 --> 00:33:53,880 I am to ask the king to have his children follow. 418 00:33:53,960 --> 00:33:56,440 Now open the gates and let us rest. 419 00:33:57,360 --> 00:34:02,760 Hey, big man. We're guilty of being hungry and tired, my friend. That is all. 420 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:09,960 Open the gates. 421 00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:12,520 [gates opening] 422 00:34:30,159 --> 00:34:31,960 [musician] Hold! Hold the gates. 423 00:34:32,040 --> 00:34:33,199 Hold! Hold. 424 00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:36,000 We've traveled from Cent, Lord, 425 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:39,080 to bring smiles and laughter to the streets of Winchester. 426 00:34:44,320 --> 00:34:46,480 -Let them pass. -Thank you, Lord. 427 00:35:00,080 --> 00:35:05,720 Is that Aethelwold the sword-Dane I see? Looks like you've mislaid an eye. 428 00:35:05,800 --> 00:35:10,120 I see you perfectly, Finan. Though I do not see your master. 429 00:35:12,480 --> 00:35:13,920 Uhtred. Where is he? 430 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:17,920 Standing at your blind side, perhaps. 431 00:35:24,960 --> 00:35:27,520 [Aethelwold] If his men are here, Uhtred will not be far. 432 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:31,000 I fear he's here for the revenge we've spoken of. 433 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:34,520 Then we must inform the king, perhaps. 434 00:35:35,480 --> 00:35:39,160 If we are to be successful in usurping the usurper, Edward, 435 00:35:39,240 --> 00:35:41,120 Uhtred must be put to the sword. 436 00:35:44,720 --> 00:35:48,880 I would like the grain and the animals taken to the palace stores immediately. 437 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:53,200 Your men have been telling me there's to be a wedding, Lord? 438 00:35:53,280 --> 00:35:55,840 Edward is to marry, yes. A sweet girl. 439 00:35:56,440 --> 00:35:59,400 I, uh... I do enjoy a wedding. 440 00:36:00,240 --> 00:36:04,600 Ale flows and kisses are a little easier to come by. 441 00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:07,640 I might stay a short while. 442 00:36:09,880 --> 00:36:13,640 You are welcome, Finan, I'm sure, as are your people. 443 00:36:15,560 --> 00:36:19,360 Finan, I'm away to find my wife. 444 00:36:19,840 --> 00:36:22,120 Um, she'll be underneath some man. 445 00:36:23,120 --> 00:36:26,840 And you'll recognize her by the size of her big... feet. 446 00:36:27,640 --> 00:36:29,760 -I still love her. -[Finan laughs] 447 00:36:30,840 --> 00:36:33,600 -Finan! -What the... Osferth, you're here? 448 00:36:33,680 --> 00:36:38,640 So, we are inside the walls of Winchester. Where will he go? To Father Beocca? 449 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:42,880 Yes. He'll find us. Be sure of it. 450 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:45,000 And he is free of his curse. 451 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:49,560 -She's dead? -Very. 452 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:53,840 Then we're all free of the curse, baby monk. 453 00:36:55,680 --> 00:36:57,360 She was of the devil, wasn't she? 454 00:36:58,240 --> 00:37:03,680 No, more than that. She was the devil in disguise. 455 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:08,320 -It is what he would do. -Hmm. 456 00:37:13,680 --> 00:37:16,000 -Ale and women. -And prayer. 457 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:19,160 -Absolutely. But in that order. -[both laughing] 458 00:37:32,520 --> 00:37:34,040 [knocking at door] 459 00:37:46,760 --> 00:37:49,840 If you object to me being here, then say it. 460 00:37:52,120 --> 00:37:54,080 Let me see your face. 461 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:55,760 -[Uhtred] Thyra. -[gasps] 462 00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:58,120 Uhtred. 463 00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:00,720 [Uhtred] Inside. Inside. 464 00:38:05,920 --> 00:38:11,320 Uhtred. Uhtred, it is so good to see you, to know that you are alive still. 465 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:12,640 I am. 466 00:38:13,400 --> 00:38:14,880 Alive and well, at last. 467 00:38:15,600 --> 00:38:17,800 But why are you here? They will kill you. 468 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:21,040 I came to see my children and you. 469 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:25,560 They will kill you. We would have come to you in Mercia. 470 00:38:25,640 --> 00:38:29,160 And I came to help Ragnar, to save Ragnar. 471 00:38:29,960 --> 00:38:32,120 He is dead. Beocca has told me-- 472 00:38:32,200 --> 00:38:33,360 -Yes, yes-- -He is dead. 473 00:38:33,440 --> 00:38:36,240 He is dead. He is dead. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 474 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:38,040 [both breathing shakily] 475 00:38:38,120 --> 00:38:39,720 But he is trapped in Niflheim. 476 00:38:43,080 --> 00:38:45,760 -He did not die a warrior's death. -[crying] 477 00:38:45,840 --> 00:38:47,640 That privilege was stolen from him. 478 00:38:53,120 --> 00:38:57,120 Thyra, only your blood can save him now. 479 00:39:00,640 --> 00:39:02,560 A cupful, not all of it. 480 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:04,640 [laughing] 481 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:17,840 [gasps] 482 00:39:35,840 --> 00:39:38,200 Why do you come to the door armed with a knife? 483 00:39:39,840 --> 00:39:41,680 Who objects to you being here? 484 00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:48,520 There are people who feel I do not belong. They see only a Dane. 485 00:39:50,280 --> 00:39:51,480 But you're Beocca's wife. 486 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:53,720 It's because they are afraid. 487 00:39:55,840 --> 00:40:00,080 You are gone, Alfred is sickly and warriors are gathering. 488 00:40:03,480 --> 00:40:06,440 Does Beocca know... of the knife? 489 00:40:11,040 --> 00:40:13,280 Beocca, he has work to do. 490 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:19,800 [Finan] However, there is one slight problem. 491 00:40:19,880 --> 00:40:23,080 -Osferth is a virgin. -[Osferth] No, it's not true. 492 00:40:23,160 --> 00:40:24,360 [Finan] It's true! 493 00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:26,840 -You need to do it sometime! -[all laughing] 494 00:40:26,920 --> 00:40:29,080 [Finan] Are you surprised to see me, Father? 495 00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:30,920 Where is he? 496 00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:34,960 He was last seen with a witch at Coccham, and I don't mean the Abbess Hild. 497 00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:38,040 Do you have a message for him? 498 00:40:38,120 --> 00:40:40,040 He knows that his children are safe? 499 00:40:40,120 --> 00:40:43,640 [Finan] He knows they were taken. He was not best pleased. 500 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:50,920 Is he here? You know I will not summon the guards. Is he here? 501 00:40:52,920 --> 00:40:53,760 He is. 502 00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:56,800 Now you can tell me why Aethelwold 503 00:40:56,880 --> 00:40:59,640 is walking the streets of Winchester a free man. 504 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:02,720 Because rightly or wrongly, he has been forgiven, 505 00:41:03,560 --> 00:41:06,600 as I believe Uhtred will be forgiven. Tell him to find me. 506 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:12,520 Um, I think he may well be sitting at your table, Father. 507 00:41:19,880 --> 00:41:23,680 Uhtred is here. I know it. Are any of your men sober? 508 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:26,040 Some. They are with the horses. 509 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:31,560 We should pay a visit, you and I, to Father Beocca's house. 510 00:41:35,080 --> 00:41:37,040 [doorknob rattles] 511 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:40,480 [knocking at door] 512 00:41:40,560 --> 00:41:41,760 [doorknob rattles] 513 00:41:41,840 --> 00:41:45,840 -[Beocca] Thyra? Thyra, it's me, Beocca. -One moment. 514 00:41:56,800 --> 00:42:00,200 You're bleeding. Oh, good heavens, what have you done? 515 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:01,760 No, I'm... I'm fine. 516 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:04,680 You're bleeding. That should be wrapped. Let me find something. 517 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:10,440 Beocca, do not say a word, please. Uhtred is here for good reason. 518 00:42:11,560 --> 00:42:13,520 "For good reason"? What reason? 519 00:42:15,720 --> 00:42:18,080 What is happening here? What are you doing here? 520 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:19,960 -[Thyra] Beocca. -I'm talking to him. 521 00:42:20,040 --> 00:42:23,640 I am giving Uhtred my blood to save Ragnar. 522 00:42:23,720 --> 00:42:24,920 It is true. 523 00:42:26,520 --> 00:42:28,560 It is paganism, is what it is. 524 00:42:29,520 --> 00:42:32,200 It is heathen, pagan, unchristian nonsense. 525 00:42:32,280 --> 00:42:34,320 -You don't understand. -I won't have it! 526 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:36,280 -[Uhtred] Beocca! -No, no. 527 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:39,800 -Thyra, please. -No, you will not interfere. 528 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:41,720 It is wrong. 529 00:42:41,800 --> 00:42:44,680 If there's a chance for Ragnar to find Valhalla, 530 00:42:44,760 --> 00:42:47,120 then I must offer that chance. 531 00:42:47,840 --> 00:42:49,480 I do not dismiss your god. 532 00:42:49,560 --> 00:42:51,120 Because my god is God! 533 00:42:51,200 --> 00:42:52,960 Ragnar is my blood. 534 00:42:54,360 --> 00:42:56,520 You will not dismiss what my people believe. 535 00:42:57,080 --> 00:42:59,960 -Am I not your people? -You are my husband. 536 00:43:01,040 --> 00:43:03,040 Which is why you must understand. 537 00:43:03,640 --> 00:43:05,600 [Uhtred] Beocca, we're almost done. 538 00:43:05,680 --> 00:43:08,960 -You will say nothing. -We are almost done. 539 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:12,800 Very well. Continue bleeding into a bowl. 540 00:43:12,880 --> 00:43:17,160 I will wait outside. I do not care to witness this. 541 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:25,680 You are certain of this? 542 00:43:25,760 --> 00:43:27,160 He is here, trust me. 543 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:29,200 And Beocca, what do we do with him? 544 00:43:29,280 --> 00:43:32,400 He is protecting an outlaw. Alfred can decide. 545 00:43:35,360 --> 00:43:36,760 [Sihtric] Go. Go! 546 00:43:45,480 --> 00:43:51,200 As I'm allowing you to practice your misguided pagan rituals in my home... 547 00:43:53,120 --> 00:43:55,040 I would ask a favor in return. 548 00:43:55,960 --> 00:43:56,880 Ask. 549 00:43:58,960 --> 00:44:02,880 I would like you to speak with Alfred, if I can arrange it safely. 550 00:44:04,080 --> 00:44:06,120 What makes you think he'd speak with me? 551 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:10,040 Because death is near and there are things unsaid. 552 00:44:14,640 --> 00:44:19,920 [Pyrlig] If it is not the disgraced, yet forgiven Lord Aethelwold, sword drawn. 553 00:44:20,880 --> 00:44:23,080 You have stopped, I see, outside this house. 554 00:44:23,160 --> 00:44:25,320 [Aethelwold] You should show some respect. 555 00:44:25,400 --> 00:44:28,240 -When you've earned it. -There's an outlaw walking free. 556 00:44:28,320 --> 00:44:30,840 An outlaw? Who? 557 00:44:30,920 --> 00:44:34,320 -It is not your place to ask. -You're no one to tell me of my place. 558 00:44:38,200 --> 00:44:41,440 [Pyrlig] Father Beocca! Father Beocca! 559 00:44:47,640 --> 00:44:48,480 What is this? 560 00:44:48,560 --> 00:44:50,680 I believe you have angry visitors. 561 00:44:50,760 --> 00:44:52,480 Surround the house. Do it now. 562 00:44:52,560 --> 00:44:55,880 -Surround the house? Whatever for? -They're looking for an outlaw. 563 00:44:55,960 --> 00:44:59,640 I would like to look inside, Father. I mean you no harm. 564 00:44:59,720 --> 00:45:01,360 It is for Alfred and Edward. 565 00:45:01,440 --> 00:45:03,680 What do you expect to find, beside my wife? 566 00:45:03,760 --> 00:45:06,240 -Step aside, Father. -I will not. 567 00:45:06,320 --> 00:45:07,480 We will not. 568 00:45:08,640 --> 00:45:09,880 You're hiding something. 569 00:45:09,960 --> 00:45:12,280 -With which eye are you looking, boy? -[laughs] 570 00:45:12,360 --> 00:45:15,520 -Father, I swear, we mean no harm. -This is my home. 571 00:45:15,600 --> 00:45:19,320 My home! And no man shall enter without my permission. 572 00:45:19,400 --> 00:45:21,320 A problem we can help resolve here? 573 00:45:21,400 --> 00:45:25,800 It is a minor disagreement, that is all, involving a minor ealdorman. 574 00:45:25,880 --> 00:45:28,000 Send for Steapa and the king's guard. 575 00:45:28,080 --> 00:45:30,680 Tell him we have all but captured Uhtred Ragnarson. 576 00:45:30,760 --> 00:45:33,240 -Lord. -You believe Uhtred is inside my house? 577 00:45:33,800 --> 00:45:36,200 -I do. -You are ever the fool. 578 00:45:37,720 --> 00:45:38,720 [Thyra] Beocca? 579 00:45:41,160 --> 00:45:42,360 Stay inside, my dear. 580 00:45:42,440 --> 00:45:44,160 Beocca, I have been listening. 581 00:45:45,360 --> 00:45:49,400 If these men wish to look inside our home, then we should allow it. 582 00:45:49,800 --> 00:45:51,880 We have nothing to hide, nothing at all. 583 00:45:53,120 --> 00:45:56,040 Please, come inside, Aethelwold. 584 00:45:59,440 --> 00:46:00,280 [Finan] Come on. 585 00:46:33,640 --> 00:46:35,240 [Beocca] Are you satisfied? 586 00:46:36,880 --> 00:46:39,520 I asked, are you satisfied? 587 00:46:41,720 --> 00:46:45,840 You have my sincere apologies, Father, Lady. 588 00:46:47,120 --> 00:46:50,000 He was here. I can smell him. 589 00:46:51,920 --> 00:46:53,080 [floorboards creak] 590 00:46:53,160 --> 00:46:55,600 Will we see you at the wedding, Lords? 591 00:47:09,440 --> 00:47:11,000 Where in God's name is he? 592 00:47:16,920 --> 00:47:18,920 [indistinct chatter] 593 00:47:28,640 --> 00:47:33,960 [Alfred] I will leave the wedding feast not because I am tired or unwell, 594 00:47:35,280 --> 00:47:37,000 but because there is work to do. 595 00:47:37,440 --> 00:47:38,440 [Beocca] Yes, Lord. 596 00:47:39,520 --> 00:47:41,520 I will not stay long after the songs. 597 00:47:43,400 --> 00:47:44,240 Is that wrong? 598 00:47:46,040 --> 00:47:46,880 No, Lord. 599 00:47:51,040 --> 00:47:53,760 Father Beocca, something is troubling you. Say it. 600 00:47:59,280 --> 00:48:00,760 -Leave us. -[man] Yes, Lord. 601 00:48:03,560 --> 00:48:04,720 [Beocca] Lord... 602 00:48:06,320 --> 00:48:09,520 today is about hope and stability, 603 00:48:10,440 --> 00:48:12,160 which is what Wessex needs. 604 00:48:14,200 --> 00:48:17,440 But the fear must be halted, despatched. 605 00:48:17,520 --> 00:48:19,000 -"Fear"? -Yes, Lord. 606 00:48:20,200 --> 00:48:22,400 It exists in every man and woman. 607 00:48:24,120 --> 00:48:25,960 My own wife has dug out a hiding hole. 608 00:48:27,040 --> 00:48:28,240 In fear of her life. 609 00:48:30,440 --> 00:48:32,200 She has been threatened by who? 610 00:48:33,320 --> 00:48:37,920 By people who themselves are afraid of life without their king. 611 00:48:40,640 --> 00:48:42,920 And Edward alone is not the answer. 612 00:48:44,800 --> 00:48:46,480 You know this yourself, Lord. 613 00:48:47,680 --> 00:48:52,640 Which is why you hope and pray, perhaps, that Uhtred will return. 614 00:48:56,280 --> 00:48:59,480 If that is the case, Lord, then your prayers have been answered. 615 00:49:00,240 --> 00:49:01,160 He is here. 616 00:49:04,040 --> 00:49:05,960 You can have him found and executed... 617 00:49:07,960 --> 00:49:09,320 or you can speak with him. 618 00:50:02,160 --> 00:50:05,800 You should wait here. The king will be with you soon enough.