1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:13,200 [narrator] I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:13,280 --> 00:00:16,040 I helped the Saxons defeat the Danes. 3 00:00:17,040 --> 00:00:21,320 Cnut was killed, but I left Brida to a terrible fate. 4 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:22,840 Send me to Valhalla. 5 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:24,080 [Rhodri] Take the pagan bitch! 6 00:00:24,160 --> 00:00:25,880 -[whimpers] -[Uhtred] Brida! 7 00:00:25,960 --> 00:00:30,120 As Aethelred lay dying, new dangers arose in Aegelesburg. 8 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:31,880 We will betroth the Lady Aelfwynn 9 00:00:31,960 --> 00:00:34,560 to the successor and seal the bond between our lands. 10 00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:37,439 [Aethelflaed] I am concerned about the fate of our daughter. 11 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:39,120 So, what is it that you want? 12 00:00:39,200 --> 00:00:42,880 At the very least, you agree not to betroth her to some heartless fool. 13 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:45,920 The king wishes to betroth me to your daughter. 14 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:48,280 No, I will not agree to it. 15 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:49,960 [Aethelred grunts] 16 00:00:52,680 --> 00:00:53,520 [neck snaps] 17 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:57,400 Have Aethelflaed confined until this is settled. 18 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:01,200 She was rescued by an unexpected ally. 19 00:01:01,280 --> 00:01:03,520 Come, I’ve alerted the man that protects you. 20 00:01:03,600 --> 00:01:04,800 He’s outside the window. 21 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:09,480 And I have pledged to protect Aelfwynn on the dangerous road that lies ahead. 22 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:11,480 Stiorra, get the children on the cart. 23 00:01:11,560 --> 00:01:13,280 We head north towards Ceaster! 24 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,680 Destiny is all! 25 00:01:56,880 --> 00:01:58,640 [sobs] 26 00:01:59,480 --> 00:02:00,600 [coughs] 27 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:07,120 Stop crying! I cannot bear it! 28 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:08,200 Be kind. 29 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:10,400 She wants her mother. 30 00:02:10,480 --> 00:02:11,960 We survived without a mother. 31 00:02:12,440 --> 00:02:15,360 You must be stronger. Be grateful. 32 00:02:15,440 --> 00:02:17,560 Better this than being wed to an old man. 33 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:20,000 [sobs] 34 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:27,160 [Uhtred] Do we stop? 35 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:31,360 No. Edward and his men will be half a day behind us at most. 36 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:34,160 We must move faster to have any chance. 37 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:50,320 I bring a message from Lady Aethelflaed. 38 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:52,680 Did your brother send you? 39 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:54,640 No, he does not know I am here. 40 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:57,480 He imprisoned Lady Aethelflaed, but I released her. 41 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:01,600 -Why should I believe you? -I do not lie. 42 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:03,480 How did you find us? 43 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:07,160 Lady Aethelflaed herself said you spoke of traveling the road to Ceaster. 44 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:08,320 There’s no one else, Lord. 45 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:11,400 -And you took the road alone? -Yes. 46 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:14,880 And she wants you to meet her at the ruins of St. Milburg's Priory. 47 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:18,800 St. Milburg is on the road to Wenloca, and we have passed it. 48 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:20,840 It might be a trick to divert us. 49 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:25,000 I’ve done what I promised. You can choose to believe it or not. 50 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:27,360 -And where do you go? -I do not care! 51 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:30,280 I have family in Frankia. 52 00:03:30,600 --> 00:03:31,960 That way is inland. 53 00:03:33,640 --> 00:03:35,400 Ships come in near Ceaster. 54 00:03:35,480 --> 00:03:37,480 Travel with us. We will show you. 55 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:40,440 If she's lying, at least she’s under our control. 56 00:03:40,520 --> 00:03:42,080 I’m sick of being controlled. 57 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:44,440 Then travel alone. 58 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:50,640 When did Aethelflaed leave? 59 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:53,000 Last night, in haste. 60 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:56,280 Without much silver and only Lord Aldhelm to protect her. 61 00:03:57,800 --> 00:03:59,800 Then she may be at Wenloca already. 62 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:02,920 We should ride back to meet her. 63 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:05,840 Lord, we should not do this. 64 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:08,120 If she found us, so will they. 65 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,560 Are you good with children? 66 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:18,000 Not really. 67 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:19,800 Excellent, neither are we. 68 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:21,279 We go back! 69 00:04:25,839 --> 00:04:27,880 [low murmuring] 70 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:40,480 We will seize Uhtred's lands in Coccham and take his children. 71 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:42,920 He will pay for abducting a child of my blood. 72 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:44,520 We think his children are with him. 73 00:04:44,600 --> 00:04:47,160 He was seen on the road with a number of children. 74 00:04:47,840 --> 00:04:51,560 Speak of this to no one. We need to maintain a semblance of order. 75 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:54,000 I fear doubts were already whispered by the Ealdormen. 76 00:04:54,080 --> 00:04:56,000 They want my betrothal agreed. 77 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:58,440 Then say it is agreed and that I have decided. 78 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:01,680 With respect, Lord, your decision is not final here. 79 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:04,400 Lord King, the priests are telling me that the room 80 00:05:04,480 --> 00:05:06,680 offered to Aethelflaed to grieve is empty. 81 00:05:06,760 --> 00:05:10,960 -It appears she has also left Aegelesburg. -She conspired with Uhtred to betray us. 82 00:05:11,040 --> 00:05:14,480 They are saying your sister Eadith was the one who conspired to release her. 83 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:17,440 Then all these traitors should be dragged back on their knees. 84 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:21,520 I apologize, Lord, I speak only out of frustration. 85 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:26,200 Aethelflaed is in grief and does not know herself. Get your men to track them. 86 00:05:26,280 --> 00:05:29,200 -Let me take the Mercian Guard-- -No. Cenric's men will find them. 87 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:31,360 It is better you stay here and maintain a sense 88 00:05:31,440 --> 00:05:33,280 that everything is proceeding as it should be. 89 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:35,960 They must hurry. The danger of division is real. 90 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:40,840 Ludeca is appeased for now, but Burgred is stirring up the Ealdormen 91 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:42,880 against the match and against Wessex. 92 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:46,520 What if the Ealdormen discover Lady Aethelflaed and Aelfwynn are missing? 93 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:49,920 They will not discover that, because all the fugitives will be found. 94 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:52,840 [Finan] I’ve not asked. [Sihtric] It's a bit stale. 95 00:05:52,920 --> 00:05:54,920 That bread is so stale, it’ll take a tooth out! 96 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:57,120 Leave the fresher bread for the children. 97 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,360 My men have the stomachs of dogs. 98 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:02,600 That’s very true. 99 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:07,320 -In fact, I once ate a dog. -[Finan] I always said you were barking! 100 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:10,320 You are kinder than your reputation, Lord. 101 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:14,560 -Lady Aethelflaed is lucky you serve her. -I do not serve her. 102 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:16,440 But I owe her my respect. 103 00:06:17,880 --> 00:06:20,840 I never sought to disrespect her, only protect my brother. 104 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:23,720 And did he protect you in return? 105 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:25,920 You know the answer to that. 106 00:06:34,280 --> 00:06:37,160 -[screams] No! No! Father! -Lord! 107 00:06:37,960 --> 00:06:40,720 Go back! Stay back! The road is closed! 108 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:44,160 [beggar] Let go! 109 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:45,720 -Move! -Stop there! 110 00:07:03,080 --> 00:07:04,640 [gags and coughs] 111 00:07:06,520 --> 00:07:07,480 Stay back! 112 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:10,440 Lord, stay back! It's the sickness. They’re dying of the sickness! 113 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:16,120 [both grunt] 114 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:24,200 It was a kindness, Lord. 115 00:07:26,960 --> 00:07:28,320 Which hand did he grab? 116 00:07:33,160 --> 00:07:34,160 Leave her be. 117 00:07:34,240 --> 00:07:35,720 Lord, it is spread by touch. 118 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:38,560 No, it is the air that spreads it. Do you have it? 119 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:39,560 -No! -No! 120 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:40,880 Go! 121 00:07:41,760 --> 00:07:43,880 And the animals, we should kill the horses. 122 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:46,320 Father, what if I breathed the air? 123 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:48,520 It will not matter. It only takes sinners. 124 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:50,920 That’s not true. Your father’s right. It’s in the air. 125 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:54,120 -It could take us, any one of us. -We should return to Aegelesburg. 126 00:07:54,200 --> 00:07:56,240 -If there's sickness in the land-- -We cannot go back. 127 00:07:56,320 --> 00:07:59,680 We cannot defend ourselves against Edward's men or Mercian Guards. 128 00:07:59,760 --> 00:08:01,520 Better to die in a fight than choking blood. 129 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:05,840 We go across land to Wenloca, abandon the path, avoid the bad air. 130 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:07,840 The children will not make it on foot. 131 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:10,880 Then we leave them... somewhere safe and then-- 132 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:12,480 I will not leave the children! 133 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:14,200 But, Lord... 134 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,480 Lord, I have followed you without complaint, 135 00:08:17,560 --> 00:08:19,720 but do not inflict this on men who’ve been loyal to you. 136 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:22,920 Finan, we have no choice. We have to alter the plan. 137 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:28,080 We'll leave the horses somewhere safe. We’ll go across land to Wenloca on foot. 138 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:31,440 We’ll be safe from the sickness, trust me. 139 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:36,640 -All right? -Hm. 140 00:08:37,720 --> 00:08:40,880 We go to Wenloca! We find Aethelflaed and we get to Ceaster. 141 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:45,200 Let’s find a place to hide the horses. 142 00:08:48,159 --> 00:08:51,280 -Is this St. Milburg's? -Yes. Trust the marker. 143 00:08:57,280 --> 00:08:58,960 We should get off the road before nightfall. 144 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:01,960 No. I will be here when my daughter comes. 145 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:07,200 Aldhelm, what if Edward's men have taken my child? 146 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:10,480 What if she is imprisoned somewhere at this very moment, not knowing where I am? 147 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:12,160 Lady, do not torture yourself. 148 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:14,480 Uhtred will have rescued her and he will find us. 149 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:15,760 He has never failed you. 150 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:18,480 And yet this feels like failure. 151 00:09:19,880 --> 00:09:22,920 A daughter of Alfred riding as an outlaw in her own country! 152 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:28,040 Your father lived off the land for a while. He survived and prospered after. 153 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:30,800 In time, we will return to Aegelesburg. 154 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:33,560 I’m not certain we can. 155 00:09:35,440 --> 00:09:38,840 I fear I may have led you along a path from which there is no return. 156 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:43,480 -Aldhelm, they may spare me, but I-- -I understand, Lady. 157 00:09:45,200 --> 00:09:46,040 I understand. 158 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:49,160 [Burgred and family murmuring] 159 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:52,320 It won’t be long. 160 00:09:54,040 --> 00:09:56,160 You must be strong. Think of your brother. 161 00:10:00,960 --> 00:10:04,280 -Who allows you into the King's chamber? -I do not need permission. 162 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:07,320 I am merely showing my son where he will rest when he is Lord. 163 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:09,960 You are a fool to pursue this, Burgred. 164 00:10:10,040 --> 00:10:12,360 It's as though you wish to lose another child. 165 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:15,600 Why would I be frightened of Edward's puppet... 166 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:19,280 when I have greater forces on my side? 167 00:10:19,360 --> 00:10:20,280 Who? 168 00:10:20,360 --> 00:10:21,520 Who are your forces? 169 00:10:21,600 --> 00:10:24,120 None but the Lord himself. 170 00:10:24,200 --> 00:10:26,360 There is a reason we survived the massacre. 171 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:29,760 God wants us to right the wrongs done to Mercia. 172 00:10:30,560 --> 00:10:33,480 Nevertheless, I will be betrothed to the child, 173 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:35,280 and I will succeed the throne. 174 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:38,800 If it is so certain, why is it not yet done? 175 00:10:41,640 --> 00:10:44,760 I think the King conceals something and lies to us. 176 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:49,320 So, we will wait for our moment. 177 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:10,200 -The crowds are growing. -Yes, Commander. 178 00:11:10,280 --> 00:11:12,040 News of Aethelred’s death spreads. 179 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:13,680 Nervous villagers seeking protection. 180 00:11:13,760 --> 00:11:17,520 There is a matter more pressing. Find me 12 men to leave immediately. 181 00:11:18,680 --> 00:11:21,680 If Wessex is incapable, we’ll find the fugitives ourselves. 182 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:31,880 This many people on the road, someone must have seen them. 183 00:11:31,960 --> 00:11:33,560 We’ll soon find them, Commander. 184 00:11:35,760 --> 00:11:36,720 Lord Ludeca. 185 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,040 [messenger pants] 186 00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:41,680 -I’ve heard news. There’s sickness. -Yes? 187 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:44,600 -It is spreading across Mercia. -Thank you. Let’s go. 188 00:11:53,840 --> 00:11:55,400 -No word? -Not yet. 189 00:11:55,480 --> 00:11:57,920 -Could they have gone north, not south? -It is possible. 190 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,480 Keep them looking. 191 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:02,840 We’re running out of time, Lord King. Tempers are fraying. 192 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:06,400 Father Pyrlig, how do the preparations proceed? 193 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:08,560 Forgive me, but we should delay all ceremonies. 194 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:11,840 They say the sickness is coming. People are abandoning their villages. 195 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:14,400 It ravages worse than any Dane invader. 196 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:16,440 We have to protect Aegelesburg. 197 00:12:36,360 --> 00:12:37,320 Close the gate! 198 00:12:37,640 --> 00:12:39,240 We cannot abandon the sick! 199 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:42,360 We risk spreading fever. We must close the gates! 200 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:43,640 Lord, overrule this. 201 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:46,880 No, Ludeca is right. More people will provoke trouble. 202 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:49,160 We have a duty to protect all Saxons. 203 00:12:49,240 --> 00:12:51,640 You cannot close the gates, when the people seek refuge! 204 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:53,640 We have to protect the town, Burgred. 205 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:56,080 The other Ealdormen would agree. You know this. 206 00:12:57,200 --> 00:13:00,120 I hope your reward for doing his bidding is worth it. 207 00:13:02,640 --> 00:13:05,280 Perhaps we should keep it open. The people are clearly frightened. 208 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:07,080 Frightened people frighten others. 209 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:11,840 Overrule me on this and the Witan will say you seek to conquer us. 210 00:13:12,640 --> 00:13:16,000 Besides, for now, Burgred has no men to fight for him. 211 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:19,120 Do not provide him with a readymade fyrd. 212 00:13:25,760 --> 00:13:26,640 I agree. 213 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:28,160 Shut the gates! 214 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:29,520 Shut the gates! 215 00:13:29,600 --> 00:13:31,880 -Close the gates! -Get the gates closed! 216 00:13:31,960 --> 00:13:34,680 [villagers shouting] 217 00:13:45,760 --> 00:13:46,600 [baby cries] 218 00:13:58,520 --> 00:14:00,320 [angry and confused yelling] 219 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:17,840 Where is she? 220 00:14:17,920 --> 00:14:21,080 Where’s Lady Aelswith? And who helped her? 221 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:22,400 Who betrayed us? 222 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:49,400 Leave the frogs alone! 223 00:14:49,480 --> 00:14:50,840 [Aethelstan giggles] 224 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:13,480 Was I wrong to oppose the betrothal? 225 00:15:14,920 --> 00:15:15,760 No. 226 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:18,360 You are trying to protect her. 227 00:15:18,440 --> 00:15:19,480 [exasperated sigh] 228 00:15:20,240 --> 00:15:22,960 Perhaps I should have accepted it all with good grace. 229 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,000 I was married young and I survived. 230 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:29,320 Lady, your husband wished you dead. 231 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:33,280 Maybe that’s what royal husbands do. 232 00:15:34,280 --> 00:15:36,920 Maybe that’s what I should have been preparing Aelfwynn for. 233 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:38,440 [horse neighs] 234 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:56,760 Hurry! 235 00:15:57,400 --> 00:15:59,400 For your own safety, don’t stay here! 236 00:15:59,480 --> 00:16:00,480 Do the Danes return? 237 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:04,120 No. The sickness is taking young and old. 238 00:16:04,200 --> 00:16:06,400 Escape the foul airs while you can. 239 00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:09,720 The sickness has not struck for many years. 240 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:11,840 Follow us. We go north. 241 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:13,920 Join them. 242 00:16:14,960 --> 00:16:17,120 No, we’ll miss Aelfwynn. 243 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:20,640 Lady, do not be foolish. The sickness takes all, regardless of rank. 244 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:23,840 I would rather be foolish than abandon my child. 245 00:16:24,800 --> 00:16:26,080 Do not ask again. 246 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:33,800 [Stiorra sniffs] 247 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:37,120 -He’s heavier than he looks. -[Stiorra sneezes] 248 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:38,040 [sniffles] 249 00:16:38,120 --> 00:16:40,600 -What’s wrong with you? -I have a fever from the grasses. 250 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:41,560 I do not have it! 251 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:44,280 Finan, the sickness would not strike this fast. 252 00:16:44,360 --> 00:16:46,120 You’ve not seen what I have, Lord. 253 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:49,240 Oh, hey! How many times do I have to tell you? 254 00:16:49,320 --> 00:16:50,560 You cannot do that! 255 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:51,840 Who are you anyway? 256 00:16:52,920 --> 00:16:54,320 I am no one. 257 00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:57,800 He’s Aethelstan, Edward's firstborn son. 258 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:03,760 Hidden child of Edward! How did he survive this long? 259 00:17:03,840 --> 00:17:06,880 He’s driven by a mission to annoy me, aren't you, Aethelstan? 260 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:10,640 Better keep him safe, Finan. That’s royal blood you're carrying. 261 00:17:10,720 --> 00:17:13,480 -Welcome to the bastard life, boy. -[Sihtric laughs] 262 00:17:20,319 --> 00:17:22,720 You can smell it on the air. They’re burning bodies. 263 00:17:23,160 --> 00:17:25,119 It means the fever is just fields away. 264 00:17:25,200 --> 00:17:27,079 Lady, no one has passed by for hours. 265 00:17:27,160 --> 00:17:29,839 They’ve probably closed the roads to contain the sickness. 266 00:17:29,920 --> 00:17:32,079 Uhtred will have gone on ahead to Ceaster. 267 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:34,280 We should do the same. 268 00:17:50,600 --> 00:17:53,240 -[Aethelstan] How much longer? -[Stiorra] Again and I will not reply. 269 00:17:53,320 --> 00:17:55,200 [Uhtred] It is right at the end of this field. 270 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:57,560 We should be able to see the cross any moment. 271 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:15,560 We’re looking for warriors traveling with children. 272 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:17,840 Did these warriors bring the sickness? 273 00:18:18,480 --> 00:18:20,400 The sickness is on this road. 274 00:18:20,480 --> 00:18:22,080 We have no fear of it! 275 00:18:22,160 --> 00:18:23,720 It only takes sinners! 276 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:24,960 Is that true? 277 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:28,680 Move, I’m getting out of the bad air! 278 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:30,920 I’m not risking the sickness. 279 00:18:32,840 --> 00:18:36,280 I will double the reward of every man who chooses to stay! 280 00:18:47,240 --> 00:18:49,120 [clatter of sword] 281 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:56,640 -What are you looking for, Finan? -Bodies! 282 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:57,560 Eh? 283 00:18:58,760 --> 00:19:01,120 Bodies! I know the sickness is close. 284 00:19:01,600 --> 00:19:03,160 Why are you shitting yourself? 285 00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:04,760 [sighs] 286 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:08,360 I’ve seen men as strong as bears at breakfast time... 287 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:12,760 gurgling blood and pus by supper time! 288 00:19:13,320 --> 00:19:14,520 You little runt! 289 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:17,480 Take Aelfwynn out of the sun. It is not good for her. 290 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:21,840 I’m sick of mothering her. I’ve done it for months now. 291 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:25,080 Think of it as training for being a wife. 292 00:19:25,160 --> 00:19:28,960 I will not become a wife... hard work for too little reward. 293 00:19:36,200 --> 00:19:38,000 Lady Aethelflaed is not coming. 294 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:41,000 Let's go, not wait for the foul air to catch us. 295 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,640 Lord, I promised her I would send you to meet her. 296 00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:46,680 On horseback, she must have been here first. 297 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:51,040 She would have gone on to Ceaster as agreed. We move. 298 00:20:24,360 --> 00:20:26,920 Hey! Look at Aelfwynn. 299 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:31,080 [whispers] Her face is red. She clearly sickens. 300 00:20:31,160 --> 00:20:32,760 She just needs some rest. 301 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:34,280 We all do. 302 00:20:35,080 --> 00:20:36,480 -Go on. -Let me talk to him. 303 00:20:36,560 --> 00:20:37,480 Go on. 304 00:20:41,600 --> 00:20:45,000 How long have we been on the road, Lord? Two days? 305 00:20:46,480 --> 00:20:47,960 And no sight of Edward's men. 306 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:52,120 They do not know the land up here, Lord. Children need their rest. 307 00:20:54,280 --> 00:20:57,720 Worried about your father’s grandchildren, Osferth? Huh? 308 00:20:58,880 --> 00:21:01,760 [Aelfwynn coughs] 309 00:21:13,920 --> 00:21:15,080 This is a good place. 310 00:21:17,840 --> 00:21:19,200 We rest here for the night. 311 00:21:19,280 --> 00:21:20,840 [Eadith] You can sleep now. 312 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:32,480 Have the fugitives been located? 313 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:36,880 No. Villagers flee in their droves, but none seem to have seen your sister. 314 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:40,720 What if the sickness has taken her? What if we drove her into danger? 315 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:44,000 -She left by her own choice, Lord King. -Did she? 316 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:48,120 Tell them to burn herbs in the surrounding fields. 317 00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:50,160 Let the smoke drive out the bad air. 318 00:21:50,880 --> 00:21:53,000 Then we have done one good thing at least. 319 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:59,760 Eardwulf has left Aegelesburg with 12 of our best men. 320 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:02,200 Why does he travel in time of sickness? 321 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,840 He has gone to protect the Lady Aelfwynn. 322 00:22:04,920 --> 00:22:08,760 He is a man devoted to his betrothed. 323 00:22:08,840 --> 00:22:10,320 He is devoted to himself. 324 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:13,680 And would risk the bad air only for treasure. 325 00:22:13,760 --> 00:22:15,880 Anyone here could have warned you of that. 326 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:24,360 -Eardwulf has gone to find Aelfwynn? -Yes. 327 00:22:24,440 --> 00:22:27,120 You assured me he would do as we requested. 328 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:29,640 I asked him to remain. 329 00:22:29,720 --> 00:22:33,000 He is a man of action, not a man of politics. 330 00:22:33,080 --> 00:22:38,200 In future, advise me better in whom we place our trust. 331 00:22:42,720 --> 00:22:45,080 [crows cawing] 332 00:22:49,080 --> 00:22:50,120 [surprised grunt] 333 00:22:50,880 --> 00:22:51,880 [sighs] 334 00:22:59,440 --> 00:23:01,160 Hey! Good morning, Princess. 335 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:10,440 Anyone who shits liquid will be left behind. 336 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:08,840 [caws] 337 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:48,320 [guard] The gates are closed! There’s no entry to Aegelesburg! 338 00:25:52,200 --> 00:25:54,840 Lord Aethelhelm, explain this to me. 339 00:25:55,880 --> 00:25:59,320 The Ealdormen have ordered that the gates be held closed. 340 00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:02,200 There is sickness here. 341 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:04,280 Speak to my son. 342 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:08,440 Of course, but I'm sure he'll not want you to be harmed. 343 00:26:09,560 --> 00:26:13,360 In fact, he might wish that you quit Mercia altogether. 344 00:26:14,280 --> 00:26:20,600 Tell him I survived the swamps of Athelney and am unafraid of the sickness. 345 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:47,040 [pants] 346 00:26:52,280 --> 00:26:54,080 Lord, we should go. 347 00:27:08,040 --> 00:27:10,640 -I shall leave it to you, Ludeca. -Are we certain it’s her? 348 00:27:10,720 --> 00:27:12,480 Sir, I saw her for myself. 349 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,440 Why’s she not in Winchester? 350 00:27:18,080 --> 00:27:20,640 Ludeca, why is my mother being held at the gate? 351 00:27:21,120 --> 00:27:23,080 The order applies to high-born and low. 352 00:27:23,160 --> 00:27:24,920 This is the wife of Alfred. 353 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:28,960 Nonetheless, you agreed we should not risk the sickness being brought into our town. 354 00:27:29,040 --> 00:27:31,280 The King's mother cannot be treated the same as a peasant-- 355 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:33,720 She can, if you are to respect the Witan. 356 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:40,400 She is Mercian in blood and defied me to send troops to help you. 357 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:43,280 If she cares for Mercia, she will turn back. 358 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:46,480 And trudge the roads like a beggar. Unthinkable, explain to him! 359 00:27:49,640 --> 00:27:52,000 Lord, if you make an exception for your mother, 360 00:27:52,080 --> 00:27:54,880 you will be seen as overruling Mercian wishes. 361 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:57,840 Tell them to open the gates. 362 00:27:58,720 --> 00:27:59,880 [exasperated breathing] 363 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:04,880 I cannot speak in the King's name. That would be to over-reach myself. 364 00:28:06,360 --> 00:28:08,320 The Ealdormen are overruled! 365 00:28:09,560 --> 00:28:11,600 Open the gate immediately! 366 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:25,640 [crowd shouting] 367 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:27,320 [horse neighs] 368 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:29,360 [yelling and shouting] 369 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:38,200 He lets good Mercians suffer whilst his own kin are preferred. 370 00:28:41,560 --> 00:28:43,360 I fear you were right, Burgred. 371 00:28:45,920 --> 00:28:47,720 King Edward seeks to conquer us. 372 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:50,120 Why are you here? 373 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:53,160 Has something happened in Winchester, Mother? 374 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:57,840 Apart from being threatened, on your behalf, nothing whatsoever. 375 00:28:59,880 --> 00:29:02,000 I sent no command for you to be imprisoned! 376 00:29:02,080 --> 00:29:03,240 Then how did it happen? 377 00:29:03,320 --> 00:29:05,520 I said you were to be rebuked for raising the Welsh. 378 00:29:05,600 --> 00:29:09,040 The humiliation of it, Edward, to be manhandled by your men. 379 00:29:09,120 --> 00:29:11,840 It was not an order I sent! 380 00:29:11,920 --> 00:29:15,360 Who, then? Who decided to treat me in that way? 381 00:29:15,440 --> 00:29:17,960 I do not know. It is a mistake. 382 00:29:18,040 --> 00:29:21,160 A mistake? Or perhaps the girl lied? 383 00:29:21,240 --> 00:29:25,360 If by the girl you mean the Queen, no. Aelflaed is a gentle soul-- 384 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:27,200 Lord Aethelhelm, then. 385 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:29,880 He despises me and seeks to have me diminished. 386 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:32,440 He does not speak in my name without my knowledge. 387 00:29:32,520 --> 00:29:34,320 I think he schemes to his own plan. 388 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:36,960 Well you, of course, would recognize that. 389 00:29:40,040 --> 00:29:42,040 Enough fighting. Edward. 390 00:29:42,880 --> 00:29:44,840 I simply wish to see Aethelflaed. 391 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:47,920 She is not here. 392 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,560 She is somewhere in Mercia with Uhtred Ragnarson. 393 00:29:51,200 --> 00:29:53,200 She travels the road in times of fever? 394 00:29:53,280 --> 00:29:56,880 She has chosen to run with him and abandon her life as a widow. 395 00:29:57,360 --> 00:29:59,880 Then Uhtred has compelled her. 396 00:30:00,240 --> 00:30:01,520 It appears not. 397 00:30:01,600 --> 00:30:05,040 Then she’s gone mad with grief. And is this known by the people? 398 00:30:05,120 --> 00:30:07,160 Obviously not. Nor will it be. 399 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:08,800 But your father will see it. 400 00:30:08,880 --> 00:30:13,720 From above. Alfred will see it and feel despair. 401 00:30:44,680 --> 00:30:49,080 The lady warrior, putting her strength to good use, I see. 402 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:52,080 To think men died to defeat you. 403 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,960 I wouldn’t give you the satisfaction. 404 00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:01,080 You smell of shit. 405 00:31:01,720 --> 00:31:02,560 [spits] 406 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:57,840 Take some rest. 407 00:31:58,760 --> 00:31:59,920 I will watch over you. 408 00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:04,520 Trust me, I’ve learned the skills of a warrior. 409 00:32:04,600 --> 00:32:07,320 You may have the skills, but you do not have the heart of one. 410 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:10,600 This life isn’t for you. Why do you pretend like it is? 411 00:32:14,280 --> 00:32:17,440 "Honor your mother and father." It is commanded. 412 00:32:17,520 --> 00:32:20,520 You do not have to do this so that father might love you. 413 00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:21,640 I do not. 414 00:32:22,120 --> 00:32:25,160 Besides, I also know how to defend myself. 415 00:32:25,720 --> 00:32:29,120 I’ve spent a lot of time on my own and taught myself many things. 416 00:32:29,720 --> 00:32:31,960 I’m sorry we were torn from each other. 417 00:32:32,240 --> 00:32:34,240 Alfred used us to hurt Father. 418 00:32:35,240 --> 00:32:38,120 Yes, but at least he led us to a Christian path. 419 00:32:38,680 --> 00:32:39,960 You perhaps. 420 00:32:41,840 --> 00:32:44,960 -What heathen gave you that? -None, I made it myself. 421 00:32:45,840 --> 00:32:48,440 As I say, I taught myself many things. 422 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:52,480 My blood on this rune is to protect us on our journey. 423 00:32:53,920 --> 00:32:55,040 [blows] 424 00:32:59,000 --> 00:33:00,000 [inhales deeply] 425 00:33:01,520 --> 00:33:02,440 [exhales] 426 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:17,760 They’re traveling with young children. They cannot be far away. 427 00:33:24,040 --> 00:33:25,440 Aelfwynn says she feels hot. 428 00:33:28,360 --> 00:33:30,160 Drink this. It’ll cool you. 429 00:33:35,960 --> 00:33:37,360 You did not see me do that. 430 00:33:37,960 --> 00:33:39,000 I will not tell. 431 00:33:40,160 --> 00:33:41,600 I think she is just tired. 432 00:33:44,120 --> 00:33:45,800 His name is Finan, isn't it? 433 00:33:47,720 --> 00:33:51,040 That's him. Irish bastard and the bravest warrior I’ve ever known. 434 00:33:52,080 --> 00:33:53,680 Bar Lord Uhtred himself. 435 00:33:53,760 --> 00:33:57,560 Forgive him for his alarm. He’s seen the fever take people. 436 00:33:57,640 --> 00:34:00,200 I judge very little, for I am in no position to. 437 00:34:01,080 --> 00:34:02,120 Thank you, Osferth. 438 00:34:04,200 --> 00:34:06,480 If you feel any worse, you tell me or Eadith. 439 00:34:06,560 --> 00:34:07,720 I will. 440 00:34:11,360 --> 00:34:13,120 You are true warriors, aren't you? 441 00:34:13,199 --> 00:34:14,040 Mm-hm. 442 00:34:15,320 --> 00:34:17,080 I don’t know about true warriors. 443 00:34:17,159 --> 00:34:19,719 It is strange to spend so much time with men 444 00:34:19,800 --> 00:34:22,960 and not be seen as a thing to be used. 445 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:25,239 Oh. 446 00:34:25,880 --> 00:34:28,880 -Well, if you're offended, I can always-- -I am not offended. 447 00:34:31,320 --> 00:34:32,239 [chuckles] 448 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:34,080 Build the walls of Winchester. 449 00:34:38,040 --> 00:34:39,199 [coughs] 450 00:34:40,560 --> 00:34:42,320 We’ve picked up a trail, Commander. 451 00:34:50,360 --> 00:34:53,920 Try and get some rest now. We leave before sunrise. 452 00:35:09,840 --> 00:35:11,800 Thank you for not killing my brother. 453 00:35:13,280 --> 00:35:15,400 No honor in killing a sleeping man. 454 00:35:18,680 --> 00:35:20,800 If he comes for us, I will not hesitate. 455 00:35:20,880 --> 00:35:21,720 I know. 456 00:35:23,720 --> 00:35:25,680 I have chosen which bed to lie upon. 457 00:35:26,840 --> 00:35:28,960 Why did you not betray us when you could? 458 00:35:29,920 --> 00:35:32,880 Because I would rather sleep on cold earth than in a palace 459 00:35:32,960 --> 00:35:34,560 where people see me as a whore. 460 00:35:42,360 --> 00:35:44,480 Do they look down on you from the heavens? 461 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,920 Your gods? 462 00:35:48,560 --> 00:35:50,040 Do they sit in judgement? 463 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:53,280 No. 464 00:35:54,160 --> 00:35:55,720 They are more fickle than that. 465 00:35:56,560 --> 00:36:01,040 You please them or displease them. You do not always know how. 466 00:36:02,040 --> 00:36:04,240 So, how do you know which path is righteous? 467 00:36:05,240 --> 00:36:06,160 Sometimes... 468 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:11,560 I think the path of the warrior is my way to Valhalla. 469 00:36:16,640 --> 00:36:18,200 Sometimes I do not know. 470 00:36:24,320 --> 00:36:25,880 Does your god watch over you? 471 00:36:30,680 --> 00:36:32,440 I look for signs that he does. 472 00:36:33,560 --> 00:36:34,720 But I rarely see them. 473 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:47,800 [raucous shouter and laughter] 474 00:36:55,920 --> 00:36:57,160 [laughs] 475 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:09,720 Brochfael of Gwent has not smiled once. 476 00:37:10,400 --> 00:37:12,880 Envy. Your victory is his loss, brother. 477 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:14,360 Hm, perhaps. 478 00:37:14,680 --> 00:37:17,320 Perhaps the spoils are a little galling to him. 479 00:37:21,920 --> 00:37:22,840 [cheering] 480 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:30,000 -[Rhodri yells] -[Brida gasps] 481 00:37:31,240 --> 00:37:32,720 Oh, Rhodri, you are a turd. 482 00:37:33,560 --> 00:37:35,120 She was a great warrior once. 483 00:37:35,200 --> 00:37:37,280 It is you who are the great warrior, brother. 484 00:37:37,360 --> 00:37:39,480 What will you do now the fight is over? 485 00:37:40,280 --> 00:37:41,720 I’m going on a pilgrimage... 486 00:37:42,760 --> 00:37:45,520 and you can rule from the fortress in my absence. 487 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:49,800 Play king for a while. You deserve it. You fought valiantly. 488 00:37:55,400 --> 00:37:56,360 Come on! 489 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:57,600 [Brida groans] 490 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:01,280 [knocking] 491 00:38:07,840 --> 00:38:08,680 This way. 492 00:38:21,560 --> 00:38:24,360 [indistinct chattering] 493 00:38:26,880 --> 00:38:28,040 Come here, bitch! 494 00:38:28,120 --> 00:38:31,200 [pants and groans] 495 00:38:34,320 --> 00:38:37,240 You see this? It belonged to Cnut himself. 496 00:38:38,600 --> 00:38:41,600 No, it did not... you lying turd. 497 00:38:41,680 --> 00:38:45,440 [men raucously] Oh! 498 00:38:46,640 --> 00:38:47,600 [Brida grunts] 499 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:49,640 Throw the Danish whore in the pit! 500 00:38:51,160 --> 00:38:52,440 [Brida grunts] 501 00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:57,640 [Brida whimpers and yells] 502 00:38:57,720 --> 00:38:58,640 [grunts] 503 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:03,840 [raucous laughter] 504 00:39:06,280 --> 00:39:08,040 We lost good men because of her. 505 00:39:10,440 --> 00:39:12,560 Have some grace in victory. 506 00:39:20,480 --> 00:39:21,720 We melt this down. 507 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:25,160 Pay every craftsman in the country to finish 508 00:39:25,240 --> 00:39:29,280 the job that that bastard King Offa of Mercia started centuries ago. 509 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:32,680 A barrier between us and the Saxons! 510 00:39:32,760 --> 00:39:34,240 [cheering] 511 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:39,400 And, in honor of our delicious friend here, I swear... 512 00:39:39,680 --> 00:39:45,480 the Saxon pigs will never set another foot in our beautiful land! 513 00:39:45,560 --> 00:39:49,400 [cheering] 514 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:50,440 Eat! 515 00:39:50,520 --> 00:39:52,160 [cheering] 516 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:07,960 [Rhodri] Get up, bitch! [laughs] 517 00:40:08,040 --> 00:40:10,000 -[Brida groans] -No sleeping down there! 518 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:11,800 You hungry? 519 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:13,200 [Rhodri laughs] 520 00:40:15,200 --> 00:40:16,160 Thank you, Father. 521 00:40:18,920 --> 00:40:20,240 [knocking on door] 522 00:40:20,880 --> 00:40:24,280 -[whispers] Go. Hide. -Come on, quickly. 523 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:25,400 Get down. 524 00:40:29,160 --> 00:40:30,000 Ah. 525 00:40:33,160 --> 00:40:35,960 Shall I turn a blind eye, Father Pyrlig? 526 00:40:38,640 --> 00:40:41,640 They are just frightened. None of them have the sickness. 527 00:40:41,720 --> 00:40:44,640 I need to speak with you, in confidence. 528 00:40:45,880 --> 00:40:46,720 Lady, please... 529 00:40:48,280 --> 00:40:51,240 I do not want to be involved in any more plans to deceive the King. 530 00:40:53,960 --> 00:40:55,120 Except this one. 531 00:40:57,000 --> 00:40:59,120 I am not concerned about Edward. 532 00:40:59,600 --> 00:41:02,240 He seems to have come to his senses, at last. 533 00:41:03,160 --> 00:41:07,560 But why has my daughter taken leave of hers? 534 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:27,800 You imprisoned your own sister? 535 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,600 [sighs] 536 00:41:30,680 --> 00:41:34,480 It was a temporary measure to keep the town at peace. 537 00:41:34,760 --> 00:41:39,240 And then sent men of violence to hunt her and Aelfwynn down? 538 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:40,920 No violence has been ordered. 539 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:44,440 You send an army, you start a battle. 540 00:41:45,560 --> 00:41:47,600 And now your sister is in harm's way. 541 00:41:50,240 --> 00:41:53,560 -Not to mention your son-- -My son is protected in Winchester. 542 00:41:56,880 --> 00:41:59,240 Your secondborn, yes. 543 00:42:01,640 --> 00:42:04,280 Your firstborn, Aethelstan... 544 00:42:05,560 --> 00:42:07,640 I had hidden at Saltwic. 545 00:42:07,720 --> 00:42:08,560 Mother... 546 00:42:09,480 --> 00:42:10,960 -I sent him there-- -Mother! 547 00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:17,520 I sent him there, because threats were made against him. 548 00:42:17,840 --> 00:42:20,400 Do you know if he has been taken by Uhtred? 549 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:23,480 I believe Uhtred left with children. 550 00:42:24,760 --> 00:42:28,640 So, at best, two of my grandchildren... 551 00:42:29,320 --> 00:42:32,040 travel on open ground in time of sickness. 552 00:42:35,080 --> 00:42:37,720 How has it come to this, Edward? 553 00:42:39,440 --> 00:42:42,600 How have you strayed so far? 554 00:42:42,680 --> 00:42:45,560 Forging an alliance with Mercia is everything. 555 00:42:48,760 --> 00:42:50,800 I did not intend to harm any child. 556 00:42:54,240 --> 00:42:59,080 But children should not be dragged into politics, Edward. We know this. 557 00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:01,120 The ones that are... 558 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:05,280 well, we know they rarely survive. 559 00:43:38,480 --> 00:43:40,280 [chuckles] An actual path. 560 00:43:41,440 --> 00:43:46,120 A good sign. Next village we get to, we can get some horses, move more quickly. 561 00:43:46,200 --> 00:43:49,400 Without wind, the sickness cannot have reached this far north. 562 00:43:51,160 --> 00:43:53,160 I fear Lady Aelfwynn may be sickening. 563 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:55,680 Yes, but we have to keep moving. 564 00:43:56,320 --> 00:43:58,440 -Just reassure her. -How? 565 00:43:59,560 --> 00:44:00,480 I do not know. 566 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:04,560 It’s something I myself have failed at. 567 00:44:08,440 --> 00:44:10,280 -[Eadith] Keep going. -[horse whinnies] 568 00:44:10,360 --> 00:44:11,800 -Not much longer... -Horses? 569 00:44:13,920 --> 00:44:15,400 Head over that ridge. Go! 570 00:44:15,480 --> 00:44:16,440 [Eadith] Come, Aelfwynn! 571 00:44:17,440 --> 00:44:18,280 [Uhtred] Faster! 572 00:44:18,840 --> 00:44:19,840 -Come, Aelfwynn! -Quick! 573 00:44:21,760 --> 00:44:23,600 Help the children! Don't look back. 574 00:44:23,680 --> 00:44:25,720 -Keep moving. -We're not going to outrun them, Father! 575 00:44:32,400 --> 00:44:35,240 [indistinct yelling] 576 00:44:36,880 --> 00:44:38,440 -They’re getting closer! -Keep moving! 577 00:44:38,520 --> 00:44:40,280 Run! Come on! 578 00:44:51,760 --> 00:44:52,960 [Finan groans] 579 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:57,440 [Finan] It’s the sickness! Stay back! 580 00:44:57,880 --> 00:44:58,720 Stay back! 581 00:45:01,200 --> 00:45:02,200 Dear God. 582 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:03,560 We can swim through. 583 00:45:04,120 --> 00:45:06,760 No. I'd rather face them and die now. 584 00:45:06,840 --> 00:45:08,800 I’m not sweating and shitting in three days’ time. 585 00:45:08,880 --> 00:45:11,440 -I want to try. I am not ready to die. -No, Stiorra! 586 00:45:25,920 --> 00:45:28,280 Give me Lady Aelfwynn and you’ll all be spared. 587 00:45:28,920 --> 00:45:30,240 Stay your weapons. 588 00:45:30,320 --> 00:45:31,160 [arrows whistling] 589 00:45:32,280 --> 00:45:34,400 My men won’t miss next time. 590 00:45:34,480 --> 00:45:36,000 [Uhtred] Shield the little ones. 591 00:45:41,720 --> 00:45:43,800 Aelfwynn, come with me. 592 00:45:44,760 --> 00:45:46,520 Or I will kill all of these people. 593 00:45:46,600 --> 00:45:48,520 Then I’ll find your mother and I’ll kill her too. 594 00:45:50,120 --> 00:45:52,080 Save your friends and leave with me. 595 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:55,440 [Uhtred] She will stay where she is. 596 00:45:56,040 --> 00:45:58,040 -[Eardwulf] Aelfwynn, we are betrothed. -[sobs] 597 00:46:02,800 --> 00:46:03,760 [Uhtred] Stand firm. 598 00:46:05,280 --> 00:46:07,360 Protect the children with your lives. 599 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:12,120 When the fighting kicks off, run like hell toward the trees, wee man. 600 00:46:12,400 --> 00:46:13,400 [dagger rasps] 601 00:46:14,640 --> 00:46:15,480 I want it back. 602 00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:24,240 -Are you ready, Sister Warrior? -She's ready. 603 00:46:24,320 --> 00:46:25,400 [Stiorra pants] 604 00:46:27,920 --> 00:46:32,160 [sobs and whimpers] Please don’t let them kill my mother! 605 00:46:37,920 --> 00:46:39,320 [Eardwulf] Seize the child! 606 00:46:53,720 --> 00:46:56,080 No. No, do not do his bidding! 607 00:46:56,160 --> 00:46:57,600 He has betrayed you all! 608 00:46:58,360 --> 00:47:00,720 He murdered Lord Aethelred! I witnessed it-- 609 00:47:00,800 --> 00:47:02,200 So speaks a traitor of Mercia-- 610 00:47:02,280 --> 00:47:04,120 As he lay mortally wounded in his bed-- 611 00:47:04,200 --> 00:47:07,360 -This is the words of a whore! -I will swear to it on the book! 612 00:47:09,400 --> 00:47:13,000 Aethelred refused to allow my brother to marry this poor child. 613 00:47:13,720 --> 00:47:15,040 So, he killed him. 614 00:47:15,920 --> 00:47:17,240 That is the man you serve. 615 00:47:17,920 --> 00:47:21,080 Ask him why Aethelred was late to the fight at Tettenhall? 616 00:47:21,520 --> 00:47:24,000 Because this man lied to you! 617 00:47:24,080 --> 00:47:28,000 Days he delayed telling you your fellow Mercians were dead! 618 00:47:28,080 --> 00:47:32,040 Days you could have had to travel home and save your families! 619 00:47:32,120 --> 00:47:34,320 He killed and buried the messenger 620 00:47:34,400 --> 00:47:37,000 that Edward sent alerting us to the trouble. 621 00:47:37,080 --> 00:47:39,640 My men will not be fooled by your lies. 622 00:47:39,720 --> 00:47:40,880 [guard] Let the woman speak! 623 00:47:45,960 --> 00:47:47,560 I have proof of his crime! 624 00:47:48,400 --> 00:47:51,200 Look inside the pouch he wears around his neck! 625 00:47:51,840 --> 00:47:57,160 Inside, you will find the ring that he stole from your Lord as he lay dead. 626 00:47:57,680 --> 00:47:58,800 There is no truth to this. 627 00:47:58,880 --> 00:48:01,000 If there is no truth to it, then prove it. 628 00:48:02,200 --> 00:48:03,840 Show your men what’s inside. 629 00:48:05,600 --> 00:48:08,760 Seize Aelfwynn or I will have you executed for treachery. 630 00:48:11,200 --> 00:48:12,400 Do as I say! 631 00:48:13,400 --> 00:48:14,920 Do not threaten your own men! 632 00:48:16,760 --> 00:48:17,720 Enough talk. 633 00:48:18,480 --> 00:48:19,480 If she lies... 634 00:48:20,240 --> 00:48:22,520 let us see what you bear around your neck. 635 00:48:23,560 --> 00:48:24,480 Now. 636 00:48:42,440 --> 00:48:45,360 It is Lord Aethelred's. It has his seal! 637 00:48:53,200 --> 00:48:58,520 You cannot deny it. Save yourself before these men kill you. 638 00:48:58,840 --> 00:49:00,800 Flee to Frankia, brother! 639 00:49:06,600 --> 00:49:07,440 You’re safe now. 640 00:49:27,480 --> 00:49:28,800 Will he return? 641 00:49:29,320 --> 00:49:31,320 I doubt I will see him alive again. 642 00:49:33,320 --> 00:49:34,600 It is over for us. 643 00:50:08,480 --> 00:50:09,400 [messenger groans] 644 00:50:15,120 --> 00:50:16,200 [chains clanging] 645 00:50:19,960 --> 00:50:21,200 [whimpering] 646 00:50:24,080 --> 00:50:25,160 Who did this to you? 647 00:50:26,480 --> 00:50:27,320 Danes. 648 00:50:28,320 --> 00:50:32,800 [breathes heavily] They have landed west of here... from Irland. 649 00:50:34,480 --> 00:50:37,480 They told me to say they are intent on slaughter. 650 00:50:38,320 --> 00:50:40,960 And that yours is the first head they will take. 651 00:50:48,200 --> 00:50:50,000 There will be plenty of time for reading books 652 00:50:50,080 --> 00:50:52,520 and playing games before you'll be needing one of these. 653 00:50:57,080 --> 00:50:57,960 Aethelstan? 654 00:51:00,480 --> 00:51:01,600 You ride with Finan. 655 00:51:01,680 --> 00:51:03,120 Keep an eye on him? Hm? 656 00:51:04,920 --> 00:51:06,680 You two go on the road and find Aethelflaed. 657 00:51:06,760 --> 00:51:08,640 Tell her her child is safe for now. 658 00:51:08,720 --> 00:51:10,640 Eadith and Osferth will guard her here 659 00:51:10,720 --> 00:51:12,720 until Edward has sworn he will not harm her. 660 00:51:12,800 --> 00:51:15,160 You will tell him what kind of a man he trusted. 661 00:51:16,040 --> 00:51:19,320 So, we fight for peace, Lord... again. 662 00:51:19,720 --> 00:51:21,520 We cannot let them turn on each other. 663 00:51:24,320 --> 00:51:25,240 We do it? 664 00:51:27,840 --> 00:51:28,720 We do it. 665 00:51:48,600 --> 00:51:50,040 I fear she’s getting worse. 666 00:51:52,000 --> 00:51:54,200 Can you keep her alive until I return? 667 00:51:54,720 --> 00:51:56,680 We will do everything we can. 668 00:52:03,320 --> 00:52:04,200 We need to. 669 00:52:06,360 --> 00:52:07,840 She is the future.