1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:13,720 [Uhtred] I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:13,800 --> 00:00:19,000 Edward, King of Wessex, commanded me to raise his bastard son, Aethelstan. 3 00:00:19,080 --> 00:00:22,760 Protect him and take him to safety. 4 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:26,760 Teach him how to be a warrior and all you know of the Danes. 5 00:00:26,840 --> 00:00:30,120 [Uhtred] For Aethelstan has rivals who plot against him. 6 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:35,480 Edward's father-in-law Aethelhelm is determined that his own line will prevail 7 00:00:35,560 --> 00:00:39,400 and he stops at nothing to see his grandson Aelfweard on the throne. 8 00:00:39,480 --> 00:00:42,120 If the king cannot choose between his sons, 9 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:45,960 it may be that we need to ensure his ally, the queen, does not survive. 10 00:00:46,760 --> 00:00:48,960 [Aethelflaed] Mother! Mother! 11 00:00:49,040 --> 00:00:52,840 [Uhtred] For many years, my men and I protected the Mercian border, 12 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:56,920 where we serve at the pleasure of the Lady of Mercia. 13 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:02,960 Aethelflaed has taken a vow of chastity to rule alone, 14 00:01:03,040 --> 00:01:05,480 although a deep love remains between us. 15 00:01:05,560 --> 00:01:07,960 [Aethelflaed] The price we are paying is great. 16 00:01:08,520 --> 00:01:11,760 I will miss you, Uhtred Ragnarson. 17 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:16,040 [Uhtred] And she takes great comfort in her precious child Aelfwynn. 18 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:21,000 My own daughter Stiorra has made her bond with Sigtryggr the Dane. 19 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:22,760 We seek a homeland. 20 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:26,320 But we do not succumb to anger. 21 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:30,800 [Uhtred] For many years there has been peace between Saxon and Dane. 22 00:01:30,880 --> 00:01:32,080 And of Brida? 23 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:35,280 Nothing has been heard since she fled Winchester. 24 00:01:35,360 --> 00:01:38,400 -My love-- -[Brida yells angrily] 25 00:01:38,480 --> 00:01:41,360 -[Cnut groans] -[Uhtred] And gave birth to Cnut's child. 26 00:01:41,440 --> 00:01:43,800 [groaning intensely] 27 00:01:43,880 --> 00:01:47,360 [Uhtred] But I fear that her anger towards me still haunts her. 28 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:50,000 Blood has been shed. More will flow. 29 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:53,200 I will take revenge on all those who have betrayed me 30 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:56,440 and I will not rest until they suffer at my hand. 31 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:02,400 [Uhtred] Destiny is all. 32 00:02:13,639 --> 00:02:15,199 Years passed. 33 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:18,160 And for those years we heard nothing. 34 00:02:19,960 --> 00:02:21,600 No word, no sign. 35 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:27,240 Just quiet rumors that she had died. 36 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:31,240 That she was reborn. 37 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:38,800 I hoped the silence meant that she had found peace. 38 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:43,720 Most forgot her. 39 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:46,040 I did not. 40 00:02:50,640 --> 00:02:55,600 And I knew, in time, she would return. 41 00:02:55,680 --> 00:03:00,400 -[crowd singing eerily in Icelandic] -[drums beating] 42 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,520 [singing continues] 43 00:03:26,240 --> 00:03:28,920 [woman vocalizing intensely] 44 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,000 [crowd singing in Icelandic] 45 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:06,680 The reckoning approaches. 46 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:08,600 [crowd murmurs] 47 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:10,000 The gods are speaking. 48 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:14,480 They guide the seer to choose amongst you. 49 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:18,120 [crowd whispering] 50 00:04:49,840 --> 00:04:51,640 [Brida] The seer has chosen. 51 00:04:55,000 --> 00:05:01,400 [woman vocalizing intensely] 52 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:31,200 We make this sacrifice to bring good fortune. 53 00:05:32,960 --> 00:05:35,840 Show us the moment is ripe for our voyage. 54 00:05:43,360 --> 00:05:46,160 [rumbling] 55 00:05:55,280 --> 00:05:56,320 The waves... 56 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:57,640 To the waves! 57 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:00,720 [suspenseful music with Icelandic singing] 58 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:24,400 [Brida] We sail for battle! 59 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:27,800 Beloved friends, warriors... 60 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:31,760 the time has come to save our people! 61 00:06:31,840 --> 00:06:34,720 [cheering] 62 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:40,000 [Brida] To war! 63 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:43,640 [Finan] Hey, hey! I've told you before, codfish on top of codfish. 64 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:03,280 Lord? Do you see something? 65 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:04,200 No. 66 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:06,800 But something's changed. 67 00:08:08,600 --> 00:08:10,840 [sniffs] The air is rotten. 68 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:12,680 That could be me eating too much cabbage. 69 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:19,200 [Uhtred] Something feels wrong. I don't like it. 70 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:23,120 [Finan sighs] 71 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:27,240 [trader] Lord! Lord! 72 00:08:28,240 --> 00:08:29,840 This one says he can't pay. 73 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:31,400 Sea raiders robbed me. 74 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:35,000 Let me guess. The Great Rognvaldr seized his silver. 75 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,919 He wants to trade the border, he pays Mercia a toll. 76 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:41,320 He says you still have to pay! 77 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:43,559 [Uhtred] In coin. No produce. 78 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:46,760 And no tin from Cornwallum pretending to be coin. 79 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:49,360 Iron Lord there. 80 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:53,400 We have soldiers to feed. It could be a lean winter. 81 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:56,480 All the more reason to celebrate while we can. 82 00:08:57,320 --> 00:08:59,080 It's Blood Month festival. 83 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:02,880 I need ale and you need to hump the tall girl from Frisia. 84 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:04,920 The tall girl from Frisia's too tall. 85 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:08,640 [Finan] It's border country, Lord. You don't get to be too picky. 86 00:09:08,720 --> 00:09:11,120 [crowd cheering] 87 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:15,840 [Finan chuckling] 88 00:09:16,640 --> 00:09:19,600 [cheering and laughter] 89 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:23,960 [Uhtred] Aethelstan! 90 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:28,080 Why have you left your post? 91 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:31,480 -[Osferth] His first hunt, Lord. -It's good luck for Blood Month, Uhtred. 92 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:33,600 You think you're ready to slaughter a beast? 93 00:09:35,720 --> 00:09:36,560 You know I am. 94 00:09:38,720 --> 00:09:40,480 Aethelstan says he's ready. 95 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:43,000 What do you say? 96 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:45,600 -[people shout approvingly] -Yes? 97 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:51,200 -[yelling] For Blood Month! -[all] For Blood Month! 98 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:52,920 [laughter] 99 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:55,240 Be careful. The animal will fight to the death. 100 00:09:55,320 --> 00:09:56,680 Or try to hump you. 101 00:09:56,760 --> 00:09:57,920 [squealing] 102 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:01,400 -Let's go kill the swine! Kill the beast! -[crowd cheering] 103 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,560 -Blood Month! -Blood Month! 104 00:10:03,640 --> 00:10:07,440 [all chanting] Blood Month! Blood Month! Blood Month! 105 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:10,480 Blood Month! Blood Month! Blood Month! 106 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:13,240 Blood Month! Blood Month! Blood Month! 107 00:10:13,320 --> 00:10:15,680 -[Finan] Away with you! [chuckles] -Blood Month! 108 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:18,600 Blood Month! Blood Month! Blood Month… 109 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:20,840 [Finan] Leave him. He's a man now. 110 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:22,680 I should like to see it. 111 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:26,760 Lord, I, uh, need a little help. 112 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:28,640 [women shouting in distance] 113 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:29,920 [woman 1] I'll kill you! 114 00:10:31,920 --> 00:10:33,400 -[woman 2] Come here! -Swine! 115 00:10:33,480 --> 00:10:35,040 [laughs] 116 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:35,960 Again? 117 00:10:36,040 --> 00:10:38,200 -Come here, bitch! -[men groaning] 118 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:41,800 -[Finan] Right! Hey, hey! Easy, easy! -[woman 1] He's mine! He's mine! 119 00:10:41,880 --> 00:10:44,080 [Finan] Split it up. Come on. Come on! 120 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:46,160 [woman 2] Get off me, you dirty whore! 121 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:48,600 -Why do they fight over you? -I… I'm… 122 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:50,040 I've got no idea, Lord. 123 00:10:52,120 --> 00:10:54,160 Finan! Get your arse over here! 124 00:10:54,240 --> 00:10:56,400 It's 'cause all the best men are spoken for. 125 00:10:56,480 --> 00:10:58,120 [scoffs] Keep the peace! 126 00:10:58,800 --> 00:11:02,160 We're here to secure the border, not kick the arses of drunk women! 127 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:03,800 You can kick my arse anytime. 128 00:11:06,320 --> 00:11:08,280 [Finan] I'm going hunting with the men. 129 00:11:09,840 --> 00:11:10,760 Go on, then. 130 00:11:11,800 --> 00:11:13,360 -[woman chuckles] -Hey! 131 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:16,360 [pigs snorting] 132 00:11:17,040 --> 00:11:18,000 [Finan grunts] 133 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:20,040 [Finan] Here, piggy, piggy! [shrieking] 134 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:22,440 Here, piggy! Whoa, whoa, whoa! 135 00:11:22,560 --> 00:11:27,600 [men clamoring] 136 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:29,080 [shrieking] 137 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:30,880 Woo, woo! 138 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:33,400 -Ow! -[Finan] Aethelstan, you madman, you! 139 00:11:33,480 --> 00:11:36,240 -[men howling] -[Cynlaef] Piggy, piggy, piggy! 140 00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:37,520 [man snorting] 141 00:11:37,600 --> 00:11:40,440 -Aethelstan! -[men whistling and shrieking] 142 00:11:40,520 --> 00:11:41,600 [Cynlaef] Aethelstan! 143 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,440 [men clamoring in distance] 144 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:57,720 -[wild boar squeals] -[leaves rustle] 145 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:08,760 [wild boar squealing] 146 00:12:12,240 --> 00:12:13,560 [man laughing in distance] 147 00:12:14,720 --> 00:12:15,720 [leaves rustle] 148 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:24,160 Whose men are you? 149 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:27,240 [both grunt] 150 00:12:27,320 --> 00:12:29,000 -[men howling] -[sword clanging] 151 00:12:29,080 --> 00:12:30,400 [hooting and snorting] 152 00:12:32,200 --> 00:12:33,680 [man shrieking in distance] 153 00:12:34,640 --> 00:12:37,240 [grunting and groaning] 154 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:52,440 [man gasps for breath] 155 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:01,680 [leader] Finish him! 156 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:04,400 [leader] Come on. 157 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:07,000 [Aethelstan breathing heavily] 158 00:13:10,360 --> 00:13:11,800 [gasps for breath] 159 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,120 Uhtred! 160 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,160 [Aethelstan] Uhtred! 161 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:19,360 Do you hear that? 162 00:13:20,120 --> 00:13:21,280 [grunting and groaning] 163 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:22,560 [Aethelstan] Uhtred! 164 00:13:22,640 --> 00:13:23,640 Aethelstan! 165 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:26,200 Bastard? 166 00:13:26,280 --> 00:13:27,400 Aethelstan! 167 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:32,040 [men clamoring] 168 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:33,120 [Uhtred] Aethelstan! 169 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:34,200 [Aethelstan] Uhtred! 170 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:40,080 [yelling and grunting] 171 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:49,560 [Aethelstan grunts heavily] 172 00:13:49,640 --> 00:13:51,160 [Aethelstan breathing heavily] 173 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:03,200 [Osferth] Bastard! Where are you? 174 00:14:04,560 --> 00:14:05,720 [Uhtred] How many men? 175 00:14:05,800 --> 00:14:08,520 [breathing heavily] There were three. One escaped. 176 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:10,720 -[Finan] No sign this way. -Who were they? 177 00:14:11,800 --> 00:14:12,760 Not from here. 178 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:15,880 -Are you hurt? -[exhales deeply] No. 179 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:19,040 You took three men... alone? 180 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:21,360 Yes. [laughs softly] 181 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:22,800 [Osferth] What did I say? 182 00:14:22,880 --> 00:14:25,720 [all chuckling] 183 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:26,920 I told you! 184 00:14:29,040 --> 00:14:31,960 Let me go downriver and fight the sea raiders. 185 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:34,280 No. You're not ready. 186 00:14:35,680 --> 00:14:38,240 Take him to the alehouse. Celebrate his victory. 187 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:41,360 [Sihtric] You had us worried there for a second, boy. 188 00:14:41,440 --> 00:14:43,080 [all laughing] 189 00:14:43,160 --> 00:14:44,400 Just a scratch. Come on! 190 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:46,480 [laughter continues] 191 00:14:47,200 --> 00:14:50,600 -[Osferth] Tonight we dine in Rumcofa. -You're the one not ready. 192 00:14:57,920 --> 00:15:00,840 [Finan laughs] He's still a virgin though! 193 00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:03,080 [men laugh] 194 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:09,200 [men cheer] 195 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:12,720 [birds squawk] 196 00:15:18,520 --> 00:15:19,360 [bird thuds] 197 00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:21,320 [tense music playing] 198 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:23,640 [bird thuds] 199 00:15:42,640 --> 00:15:44,640 [tool clanging] 200 00:15:52,840 --> 00:15:54,720 [missionary 1] He will redeem us all! 201 00:15:55,600 --> 00:15:58,280 You must follow. You must read this. 202 00:15:59,160 --> 00:16:02,840 We will all perish. We will all perish. 203 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:05,800 God! There is one God! 204 00:16:06,600 --> 00:16:11,280 You, lady, redeem your heathen forebears. 205 00:16:11,920 --> 00:16:14,880 Return Jorvik to its Christian heart! 206 00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:17,280 Restore the name of Eoferwic. 207 00:16:18,080 --> 00:16:20,880 [yelling] Danes, hear me! 208 00:16:22,200 --> 00:16:23,440 There is only one God. 209 00:16:29,320 --> 00:16:31,120 How long can they do this? 210 00:16:31,200 --> 00:16:33,200 Every day the same sermon. 211 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:36,280 King Edward pays them well. 212 00:16:36,880 --> 00:16:41,160 King Edward steals your people from you. You are ruler here. Tell them to leave. 213 00:16:41,240 --> 00:16:43,120 And signal that it troubles us? 214 00:16:43,200 --> 00:16:45,440 A worthless fight. [sighs] 215 00:16:46,400 --> 00:16:51,360 If I am to be provoked, it will take more than an old man trying to extract coin. 216 00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:56,640 They're not just raising coin. They poke at our gods. 217 00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:59,200 Our gods can withstand it. 218 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:03,000 He's taking your kingdom one convert at a time. 219 00:17:06,560 --> 00:17:08,240 We're supposed to be at peace. 220 00:17:08,320 --> 00:17:11,680 Yes and the peace means that we are breeding at twice their speed. 221 00:17:11,760 --> 00:17:15,800 We grow our town. We build a country for generations. 222 00:17:15,880 --> 00:17:17,839 We ignore old men. 223 00:17:17,920 --> 00:17:21,079 Could we not have them beaten, just for good measure? 224 00:17:21,160 --> 00:17:24,400 [Sigtryggr chuckles] Maybe. Once they've collected enough silver. 225 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:26,319 They hide it in the sewers. 226 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:27,480 Think we do not know. 227 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:29,839 You accept too much. 228 00:17:29,920 --> 00:17:32,760 -And you too little, my Queen. -[Stiorra chuckles] 229 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:37,560 [man in distance] Come on, Christian, fight me! 230 00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:40,080 Not all Danes want to keep the peace. 231 00:17:41,840 --> 00:17:42,800 Fight me! 232 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:46,200 Did Jesus cut your cock off, hm? Fight me! 233 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:50,480 -[Sigtryggr] Is that my brother Rognvaldr? -Back from the dead. Once again. 234 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:53,120 King Sigtryggr! 235 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:55,000 Show yourself! 236 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:03,680 The Great Raider Rognvaldr! Who have you enraged this time? 237 00:18:03,760 --> 00:18:04,600 No one! 238 00:18:05,880 --> 00:18:09,520 I am completely reformed! 239 00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:11,600 A man of peace. 240 00:18:12,720 --> 00:18:14,840 We heard you drowned off Scotland. 241 00:18:15,520 --> 00:18:17,000 That was last year! 242 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:21,680 I heard you needed a kick in the arse. 243 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:25,800 Letting Christians roam your lands? 244 00:18:25,880 --> 00:18:27,680 Ignore them. They are harmless. 245 00:18:27,760 --> 00:18:28,800 Am I welcome? 246 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:35,080 I will warn the serving women. 247 00:18:39,480 --> 00:18:40,640 You're welcome. 248 00:18:43,480 --> 00:18:46,840 -[Rognvaldr roars] -[missionary 1 gasping] 249 00:18:46,920 --> 00:18:48,480 [missionary 2] Jesus loves you! 250 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:04,720 Wolland! 251 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:07,520 Did you miss me? 252 00:19:12,720 --> 00:19:15,680 -Let's get him to bed. -Prepare the chamber with no fire. 253 00:19:15,760 --> 00:19:18,160 -That should keep his visit short. -Bring him in! 254 00:19:19,360 --> 00:19:20,800 Why has he come back now? 255 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:25,600 Hella, if he tries anything this time, I will cut his hands off myself. 256 00:19:25,680 --> 00:19:28,960 Thank you, Lady. You are good to us. 257 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:33,720 [townspeople chattering] 258 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:35,560 Make it known that there will be a curfew 259 00:19:35,640 --> 00:19:38,040 until the visit of the Lady of Mercia is over. 260 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,560 Lord, it is Blood Month. 261 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:41,640 Yes, they will have to hump each other in daylight. 262 00:19:41,720 --> 00:19:45,200 Why the caution? They were just sea raiders trying their luck upriver. 263 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:47,320 -They could have attacked anyone. -But they did not. 264 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:49,480 They chose the eldest son of the King of Wessex. 265 00:19:49,560 --> 00:19:53,240 Who actually knows that? Up here, he's more arseling than aetheling. 266 00:19:53,320 --> 00:19:54,760 -[Sihtric and Finan chuckle] -Perhaps. 267 00:19:54,840 --> 00:19:57,240 Perhaps they were just raiders in search of coin, perhaps not. 268 00:19:57,320 --> 00:20:00,040 There've been signs. The air has changed. 269 00:20:00,120 --> 00:20:02,560 Well, that is definitely a bad sign. 270 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:04,440 Yes. When Aethelflaed comes for the festival, 271 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:06,440 she's bringing us a priest, a Father Benedict. 272 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:09,720 Lodge them near the cornfield, show them the East Well, and hide the strong ale. 273 00:20:09,800 --> 00:20:10,920 [Sihtric sighs] 274 00:20:11,000 --> 00:20:12,440 But it's the festival. 275 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:15,800 [Uhtred] She thinks Rumcofa shames Mercia with its heathen ways. 276 00:20:15,880 --> 00:20:19,800 Uhtred! A ship, it's turned in from the sea, which we cannot identify. 277 00:20:22,800 --> 00:20:24,400 Then the soldiers will be ready. 278 00:20:25,080 --> 00:20:27,440 Why would anyone attack before the lady arrives? 279 00:20:27,520 --> 00:20:29,520 Line the riverbank. Prepare. 280 00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:40,800 Whoa. 281 00:20:42,400 --> 00:20:44,480 [Finan] Right, come on. Move. 282 00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:53,640 It's Rognvaldr come to slaughter. 283 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:55,840 Will you stop? You'll unsettle all the men. 284 00:20:55,920 --> 00:20:57,400 Rognvaldr is nothing. 285 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:02,320 -He's just a coward who buys reputation. -Trust us. We've fought a lot of Danes. 286 00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:34,040 Am I mistaken, or is that Eadith? 287 00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:45,240 [Eadith] We are travelers and traders! Happy to pay the toll! 288 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:54,680 [children giggling] 289 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:59,760 -[Sihtric] Hindr. Look after your sister. -[woman chuckles] 290 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:01,920 [Sihtric] Hey, hey, don't let the chickens run away. 291 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:04,240 -[patrons chattering] -You remember Osferth. 292 00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:05,160 [Eadith] Yes. 293 00:22:06,240 --> 00:22:07,960 And that little one is Aethelstan. 294 00:22:08,600 --> 00:22:09,640 Surely not! 295 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:12,280 Oh, you were a very solemn child. 296 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:14,680 -Yes, he beat it out of me. -[Eadith chuckles] Thank you. 297 00:22:14,760 --> 00:22:18,000 Cynlaef. Those two are always up to no good. 298 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:22,080 -[Sihtric sighs] Go and annoy Uncle Finan. -Sidgeflaed, who's married to Sihtric. 299 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:24,000 -Hello. -Just call me Sig. [chuckles] 300 00:22:24,080 --> 00:22:27,920 [Uhtred] And all the little Sigs and Sihtrics that populate this town. 301 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:30,320 -Oh, my God. -And this is Ingrith. 302 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:31,680 Finan's wife. 303 00:22:31,760 --> 00:22:33,920 -Eadith. -I have heard of you. 304 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:36,640 -[Sihtric sighs awkwardly] -What brings you to Rumcofa? 305 00:22:36,720 --> 00:22:39,720 I have learned much in Frankia in the ways of healing. 306 00:22:40,280 --> 00:22:42,480 And I hear Rumcofa is riddled with disease. 307 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:44,240 Oh, that's all Osferth's work. 308 00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:45,640 [chuckling] 309 00:22:45,720 --> 00:22:47,160 So, uh, no husband, then? 310 00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,120 No. No, my silver's all my own. 311 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:51,120 Hey, I'd watch yourself. 312 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:54,320 Our turds have baffled every healer from here to Frisia. 313 00:22:54,400 --> 00:22:56,200 -[all laughing] -You're telling me! 314 00:22:56,280 --> 00:23:00,160 -[Finan] Hey! [blowing raspberries] -[laughter continues] 315 00:23:00,240 --> 00:23:01,840 [Finan] Not on your child! 316 00:23:02,720 --> 00:23:06,360 Eadith, tell me, what were they like before we civilized them? 317 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:09,600 Much the same. This one less so perhaps. 318 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:12,400 Is the king really happy with his son living among soldiers? 319 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:13,720 We tend not to mention that. 320 00:23:13,800 --> 00:23:16,520 -No shame in being a bastard boy. -[Aethelstan] Whoa! 321 00:23:16,600 --> 00:23:18,360 Yes, much has changed. 322 00:23:18,440 --> 00:23:22,200 -No. Uhtred's still the same. -What? 323 00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:23,520 He's not married either. 324 00:23:24,280 --> 00:23:28,920 [all laughing] 325 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:35,880 [Eadith, Ingrith and Sidgeflaed singing drunkenly and laughing] 326 00:23:39,280 --> 00:23:40,960 Escort them to the lodging house. 327 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:44,480 And do not get into any fights with any young monks. 328 00:23:45,520 --> 00:23:46,600 [scoffs] 329 00:23:46,680 --> 00:23:49,000 It's not my reputation men wish to test. 330 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:51,760 I trained you for battles, not for ale yard brawls. 331 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:55,160 [scoffs] Look, I know you seek to protect me. 332 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:58,840 I know that, but you were sworn to protect a child and I'm not. 333 00:24:00,120 --> 00:24:02,080 Yet I made a promise to your father, the king. 334 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:04,800 So, only a king can relieve me of that oath. 335 00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:07,000 Our bond holds fast. Go. 336 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:16,120 Pleasant surprise. 337 00:24:17,520 --> 00:24:18,600 -[Uhtred] Hm? -Eadith. 338 00:24:20,840 --> 00:24:23,720 Though I'm wary of surprises so close to Aethelflaed's visit. 339 00:24:24,320 --> 00:24:26,840 Eadith is a… friend. 340 00:24:26,920 --> 00:24:28,160 People can change. 341 00:24:28,240 --> 00:24:32,040 The attack on Aethelstan... I do not think it was chance. 342 00:24:32,120 --> 00:24:34,480 Someone trying to get rid of him now he's of age? 343 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:37,680 -Maybe just someone trying to frighten me. -And are you frightened? 344 00:24:37,760 --> 00:24:38,920 No. But I expect worse. 345 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:42,840 Lord, you're brooding. 346 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:47,000 My wife thinks it's the change of the seasons getting to you. 347 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:50,840 We have scouts at every lookout point from here to the burh at Thelwall. 348 00:24:53,120 --> 00:24:56,320 Hey, hump the tall girl. 349 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:03,360 [Finan chuckles] 350 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:14,400 Has he finally revealed what he wants? 351 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:19,800 Not yet. He is still boasting of his escape from the sea. 352 00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:26,160 -He says the gods sent men to save him. -He always has a tale to tell. 353 00:25:26,240 --> 00:25:29,000 Do you know he pays sailors to say they fear him? 354 00:25:29,080 --> 00:25:31,400 [Sigtryggr] Better a lying rogue than a killer. 355 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:33,400 You're too tender. 356 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,240 Send him on his way. 357 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:38,160 And break an oath of hospitality, my love? 358 00:25:38,800 --> 00:25:40,800 [menacing music plays] 359 00:25:47,840 --> 00:25:50,120 Wake up! You're in Valhalla! 360 00:25:52,480 --> 00:25:54,440 Wolland, get him to bed. 361 00:25:57,720 --> 00:25:58,560 [grunts] 362 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:04,800 Time for sleep. 363 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:12,120 [Stiorra] Stop. We do not want to see your arse. 364 00:26:12,600 --> 00:26:14,400 She's cold, your woman. 365 00:26:19,680 --> 00:26:23,600 We should set to feasting alone, talk as kin. 366 00:26:25,760 --> 00:26:28,880 I have learned much since last I saw you. 367 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:31,440 Changed myself. 368 00:26:33,280 --> 00:26:35,120 Things have happened to me. 369 00:26:37,360 --> 00:26:41,000 The gods chose to save me. 370 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:46,120 We are never divided at feasting. 371 00:26:49,960 --> 00:26:51,280 We will feast, you and I. 372 00:26:53,120 --> 00:26:54,040 [Rognvaldr grunts] 373 00:26:54,800 --> 00:26:59,320 When you are sober, we will feast, hm? 374 00:27:06,680 --> 00:27:07,560 [Sigtryggr sighs] 375 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:11,080 Why do you agree when he seeks to come between us? 376 00:27:13,160 --> 00:27:14,160 [Sigtryggr] Stiorra. 377 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:20,360 What he suffered, when I left him alone in Irland… 378 00:27:21,880 --> 00:27:24,600 [sighs] ...you too would have a spirit broken. 379 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:27,040 He boasts because the gods have not favored him. 380 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:30,320 That doesn't mean you should. 381 00:27:31,960 --> 00:27:34,920 He is my brother and so I honor him. 382 00:27:35,480 --> 00:27:37,600 For all his faults, our blood is shared. 383 00:27:39,840 --> 00:27:41,400 [quietly] Blame the Christians. 384 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:44,280 -They have spoken too much of forgiveness. -[laughs softly] 385 00:27:57,520 --> 00:27:58,680 [water splashes gently] 386 00:28:01,120 --> 00:28:03,560 [water dripping] 387 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:16,920 [speaks in Icelandic] 388 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:26,160 [speaks in Icelandic] 389 00:28:52,360 --> 00:28:53,200 [gasps softly] 390 00:29:14,360 --> 00:29:16,280 [Eadith exhales, then inhales sharply] 391 00:29:27,880 --> 00:29:28,920 Uh… 392 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:30,760 Oh, were you expecting a rather tall girl? 393 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:31,800 Yes! 394 00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:34,960 She asked me to exchange rooms because this bed was too short. 395 00:29:35,040 --> 00:29:36,920 -That would explain it. -Yes. Ooh! 396 00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,280 [exhales] 397 00:29:48,960 --> 00:29:49,840 [Eadith chuckles] 398 00:29:55,920 --> 00:29:57,480 [both laugh] 399 00:30:03,640 --> 00:30:05,400 [Eadith laughs] 400 00:30:10,760 --> 00:30:11,760 [horses neighing] 401 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:15,560 [Aethelflaed] Keep at your right hand the souls of kings. 402 00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:20,360 Alfred, known as the Wise, and Aethelred of Mercia. 403 00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:24,720 Bless my daughter, Aelfwynn of Mercia. 404 00:30:25,640 --> 00:30:28,200 May she learn to resist temptation. 405 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:34,160 I pray for my brother, the King of Wessex. 406 00:30:34,240 --> 00:30:36,600 Guide him well and hear my entreaty 407 00:30:36,680 --> 00:30:40,200 on behalf of my mother, Aelswith, wife to Alfred. 408 00:30:40,280 --> 00:30:43,200 Why are you praying for me? What do you think is wrong with me? 409 00:30:43,280 --> 00:30:45,960 I do not think anything is wrong with you. I-- 410 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:49,440 -Does it look white? -No, Mother, it looks quite normal. 411 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:53,640 -This breeze will stiffen my neck. -[horse whinnies] 412 00:30:53,720 --> 00:30:56,080 Lord knows what ailments lurk within Rumcofa. 413 00:30:56,160 --> 00:30:58,200 Perhaps we should return to Aegelesburg? 414 00:30:59,320 --> 00:31:02,360 Uh, the Lord wants us in Rumcofa for festival. 415 00:31:02,960 --> 00:31:05,160 Which Lord? Lord Uhtred? 416 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:10,320 -Do not fight her, it wastes your time. -[Aethelflaed groans] 417 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:12,720 Is something wrong with you? 418 00:31:12,800 --> 00:31:15,200 No, Mother. I am just stiff from riding. 419 00:31:17,120 --> 00:31:17,960 [exhales] 420 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:21,760 Lord Aldhelm, Father Benedict... 421 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:25,720 Ready to bring the faith to this dark corner of our land? 422 00:31:27,400 --> 00:31:29,600 Where you lead, we follow, Lady. 423 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:35,560 [men laughing] 424 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:38,480 -[boisterous shouting] -[man] In you get! 425 00:31:38,560 --> 00:31:41,280 [Father Benedict] Are these people heading for Rumcofa? 426 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:43,160 Blood Month is wild in these parts. 427 00:31:44,280 --> 00:31:47,960 That's why Lady Aethelflaed wants to find a way to make it more Christian. 428 00:31:50,040 --> 00:31:52,040 Well, it falls near Martinmas. 429 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:55,240 Perhaps we could enlighten them. [chuckles] 430 00:31:57,480 --> 00:32:00,040 They would talk in Rome of these Northern tribes 431 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:02,600 that they could be resistant. 432 00:32:03,600 --> 00:32:05,800 Is the reputation deserved? 433 00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:10,560 The lady is fond of both you and of Rumcofa. 434 00:32:11,360 --> 00:32:14,160 She will not place you somewhere you would not thrive. 435 00:32:37,440 --> 00:32:38,280 Uhtred! 436 00:32:44,760 --> 00:32:46,000 Lady Aethelflaed is arriving. 437 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:02,880 -[Cynlaef] So, that's your cousin? -[Aethelstan scoffs] 438 00:33:02,960 --> 00:33:06,040 Yes. Go and help the Lady Aelfwynn off her horse. 439 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:06,960 Of course. 440 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:11,080 Lady Aelfwynn, I'm Cynlaef. 441 00:33:12,520 --> 00:33:13,560 [giggles softly] 442 00:33:18,440 --> 00:33:21,440 I was sorry to miss you on our last visit south. I was-- 443 00:33:21,520 --> 00:33:25,080 You were making a treaty with the Scots, I know. Important. 444 00:33:25,160 --> 00:33:26,400 Yes, it was. 445 00:33:27,520 --> 00:33:29,520 Still, the timing was unfortunate. 446 00:33:32,880 --> 00:33:37,480 Not much has changed here in two summers. The soldiers thrive, so does the town. 447 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:39,960 Occasional raids, much trade. 448 00:33:41,560 --> 00:33:45,880 -And you look well. -That's life in the open air. [chuckles] 449 00:33:46,520 --> 00:33:48,000 Perhaps I should try it. 450 00:33:48,520 --> 00:33:51,360 -The Witan like to talk. -You still look beautiful. 451 00:33:54,240 --> 00:33:55,800 Behold our gift. 452 00:33:58,600 --> 00:34:00,960 [Uhtred] Rumcofa does not need a priest. 453 00:34:01,040 --> 00:34:03,960 No, but Father Benedict needs a new place to preach. 454 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:05,720 -Did he hump someone? -No. 455 00:34:06,400 --> 00:34:09,760 No, nothing like that. He's an exceptionally gifted scholar. 456 00:34:09,840 --> 00:34:14,000 He's a gambler. He gambled all his alms money in Rome. 457 00:34:14,080 --> 00:34:19,400 -Then in Canterbury. Then with us. -So put him where he can do no damage? 458 00:34:23,480 --> 00:34:24,639 Welcome to our chapel. 459 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:31,239 -[goats bleating] -[chickens clucking] 460 00:34:31,320 --> 00:34:34,920 Aethelflaed, look. Look how fine he has become. 461 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:37,560 Is he not the image of his father? 462 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:41,719 You have the light of prayer shining through you. 463 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:43,600 And quite the swordsman now, I hear. 464 00:34:44,199 --> 00:34:45,960 Is it true you were attacked? 465 00:34:46,040 --> 00:34:50,560 [scoffs] By raiders, yes, but I'm being sent to fight them on the seas. 466 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,880 No, he's not. 467 00:34:54,719 --> 00:34:57,000 Lady Aelswith, how's your stomach? 468 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:02,920 I survive, but still, I should like us to avoid too many commoners. 469 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:07,080 For fear of passing them my many afflictions. 470 00:35:07,160 --> 00:35:09,240 [Aelfwynn giggling] 471 00:35:09,320 --> 00:35:10,360 Aelfwynn! 472 00:35:17,400 --> 00:35:20,240 Lady Aelswith remains cautious in matters of health. 473 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:25,680 -Lady Aelfwynn. -Lord Uhtred. [chuckles] 474 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:26,840 Is the border secure? 475 00:35:28,160 --> 00:35:31,200 Yes. Aethelstan... was just thieves. 476 00:35:31,280 --> 00:35:32,480 Still, we're concerned. 477 00:35:32,560 --> 00:35:35,760 Uh, we've heard of a raider plundering at sea, a Rognvaldr. 478 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:38,600 Rognvaldr is not a threat. He's a boastful turd. 479 00:35:38,680 --> 00:35:40,240 Ask his brother Sigtryggr. 480 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:42,560 We will not be seeking the word of Sigtryggr. 481 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:45,840 -Not concerning Danes on the border. -Why? The alliance has held. 482 00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:47,880 Uhtred, we know Sigtryggr is family to you, 483 00:35:47,960 --> 00:35:50,280 but that does not mean Mercia has to trust him. 484 00:35:51,000 --> 00:35:54,040 This Rognvaldr harries north of our coast. We fear he may strike-- 485 00:35:54,120 --> 00:35:58,000 Sigtryggr will not allow him to cause real trouble. He extracts coin, no more. 486 00:35:58,080 --> 00:36:00,600 Tell that to the widows of the men that we've lost. 487 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,320 Thirty of them off the coast of Cumbraland. 488 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:06,000 Men massacred and not for silver, but to avenge the gods, they said. 489 00:36:06,640 --> 00:36:08,680 I have to be more wary of the Dane. 490 00:36:09,720 --> 00:36:12,880 Heathen threat. I know many Danes live here in Rumcofa in peace. 491 00:36:12,960 --> 00:36:14,680 Live in peace, trade, marry our men. 492 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:17,160 -The Danes are no danger here. -But this Dane is. 493 00:36:17,880 --> 00:36:19,800 Maybe we know things you do not. 494 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:22,760 These past weeks, there have been stories, mutilations. 495 00:36:22,840 --> 00:36:25,160 Raiders seen with white marking on their faces. 496 00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:28,360 I do not think that is the work of Rognvaldr. 497 00:36:28,440 --> 00:36:30,840 They may speak it of him, but that does not make it true. 498 00:36:30,920 --> 00:36:31,760 Who then? 499 00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:35,440 [tense music playing] 500 00:37:07,560 --> 00:37:10,960 We have received no word of mourning from Rumcofa. 501 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:13,440 [man] Yes. It did not quite work out. 502 00:37:13,520 --> 00:37:16,600 -Does Aethelstan live? -He was a tough little bastard. 503 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:18,000 Did you try? 504 00:37:20,320 --> 00:37:21,640 I lost two of my best men. 505 00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:24,200 Don't blame me. 506 00:37:25,120 --> 00:37:29,880 Blame Uhtred of Bebbanburg. If you have the silver, I can try something else. 507 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:33,440 I hear the lad can be provoked into a scrap in an alehouse. 508 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:37,880 Mm-mm. No. 509 00:37:38,440 --> 00:37:41,720 No, it's too soon. I'll call on you when I'm ready. 510 00:37:43,480 --> 00:37:46,360 In the meantime, find out what is said 511 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:49,560 among the common people of my grandson Aelfweard? 512 00:37:53,120 --> 00:37:54,480 No one speaks of him, Lord. 513 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:58,280 Then spread his name. For his protection. 514 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:02,160 I have seen enough to know that when two boys have one claim, 515 00:38:03,240 --> 00:38:04,560 both cannot thrive. 516 00:38:13,600 --> 00:38:14,520 Where am I next? 517 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:17,320 The ambassadors from the Duchy of Lotharingia. 518 00:38:17,400 --> 00:38:18,240 Oh. 519 00:38:18,800 --> 00:38:22,960 I can make an excuse, but you'd have to meet a visionary from Lewes. 520 00:38:23,640 --> 00:38:25,920 She saw St. Cuthbert in a cabbage patch. 521 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:28,440 What? Ambassadors it is. 522 00:38:32,120 --> 00:38:35,200 [Edward] She looks like she's hawking fishes in Cheap Street. 523 00:38:35,280 --> 00:38:36,440 [Aethelhelm] Lord King. 524 00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:39,160 The queen is playing matchmaker. 525 00:38:40,320 --> 00:38:44,280 She is keen that her sisters find husbands that will do you honor, Lord King. 526 00:38:44,360 --> 00:38:45,240 [Edward] Mm. 527 00:38:45,320 --> 00:38:48,600 Will you be introducing them to Aelfweard as the aetheling? 528 00:38:48,680 --> 00:38:51,800 -And why would I do that? -My grandson is coming of age. 529 00:38:51,880 --> 00:38:55,600 It would signal abroad that your dynasty is prepared. 530 00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:58,600 And alarm people by mooting the succession. 531 00:38:59,160 --> 00:39:01,560 No, I'm still a young man myself. 532 00:39:02,640 --> 00:39:06,840 Aelfweard, introduce Lord Aethelhelm to the guests on my behalf. 533 00:39:06,920 --> 00:39:10,440 Explain he is a respected elder of the family. 534 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:12,240 Yes, Father. Of course. 535 00:39:12,320 --> 00:39:14,760 I'm sure they'll love your stories from the old days. 536 00:39:14,840 --> 00:39:19,200 Well, perhaps I should advise her on making suitable alliances. 537 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:24,080 Indeed. There's nothing worse than being landed with a spouse you come to detest. 538 00:39:27,480 --> 00:39:29,480 [guests chattering] 539 00:39:36,240 --> 00:39:37,320 Welcome. 540 00:39:39,400 --> 00:39:40,240 Please. 541 00:39:43,760 --> 00:39:45,080 [Aelflaed] My darling boy. 542 00:39:47,200 --> 00:39:50,400 Did you suggest that Aelfweard be introduced as aetheling? 543 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:53,280 Yes. Uh, he refused. 544 00:39:53,920 --> 00:39:58,200 And the other aspect of our plan has become problematic. 545 00:39:59,360 --> 00:40:00,760 Aethelstan fought back. 546 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:02,920 Of course. 547 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:05,960 'Cause they are training him to become a killer who will one day come for us. 548 00:40:06,040 --> 00:40:07,120 Calm yourself. 549 00:40:07,960 --> 00:40:12,040 All of Wessex favors Aelfweard as aetheling. 550 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:16,440 That will sway things if there is any contention in the matter. 551 00:40:18,360 --> 00:40:22,200 [Aelflaed] For now the king looks more to other women every day. 552 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:24,200 Ah, I shall remove her. 553 00:40:25,280 --> 00:40:27,000 Like you removed Lady Aelswith? 554 00:40:27,080 --> 00:40:28,480 Lady Aelswith's… 555 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:30,760 [louder] …strong constitution 556 00:40:31,520 --> 00:40:33,920 is a blessing to us all. [chuckles] 557 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,600 My grandfather, Lord Aethelhelm. 558 00:40:36,160 --> 00:40:40,160 [Sigtryggr and Rognvaldr laughing hysterically] 559 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:46,760 You have recovered. 560 00:40:49,320 --> 00:40:54,720 Indeed, and my regret if I broke the conditions of my welcome. 561 00:40:54,800 --> 00:40:57,040 I am sworn from ale these days, but… 562 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:58,120 -[laughs] -…sometimes-- 563 00:40:58,200 --> 00:40:59,280 What is it you want? 564 00:41:00,640 --> 00:41:01,520 Stiorra. 565 00:41:01,600 --> 00:41:05,840 He only visits when he wants something. Make your demands and then leave us be. 566 00:41:06,440 --> 00:41:09,080 You are right. She sees everything. 567 00:41:10,960 --> 00:41:13,440 I seek safe harbor for some of my people. 568 00:41:14,360 --> 00:41:17,400 They have been accused of raiding and, I believe, unfairly. 569 00:41:17,480 --> 00:41:20,600 I wish for them to prove their innocence here, under Danelaw. 570 00:41:20,680 --> 00:41:21,800 And I have agreed. 571 00:41:24,040 --> 00:41:26,880 I will send out Wolland with some guard to bring them in, 572 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:28,520 ensure they cause no trouble. 573 00:41:30,680 --> 00:41:31,760 As you command, Lord. 574 00:41:34,960 --> 00:41:37,680 The Saxons always look for reasons to make incursions. 575 00:41:37,760 --> 00:41:40,760 This will show them that our borders must be respected 576 00:41:40,840 --> 00:41:43,160 and that we govern here with justice under the law. 577 00:41:43,240 --> 00:41:46,360 Mm. And remind the Christians you're not to be moved. 578 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:52,120 And that we intend to rule here for many years to come. 579 00:41:58,360 --> 00:42:00,360 [rhythmic music with eerie vocalizing] 580 00:42:35,080 --> 00:42:37,360 [squelching] 581 00:42:38,240 --> 00:42:40,080 [playing cheerful music] 582 00:42:40,160 --> 00:42:42,800 [laughter] 583 00:42:48,520 --> 00:42:49,760 [roars] 584 00:42:50,840 --> 00:42:52,840 [tense music playing] 585 00:43:05,880 --> 00:43:07,720 [children giggling] 586 00:43:09,920 --> 00:43:11,160 My lady, a dance? 587 00:43:15,640 --> 00:43:17,240 Why so troubled? 588 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,880 I wish you had stayed in Aegelesburg. 589 00:43:20,440 --> 00:43:22,720 And miss Blood Month festival? Never. 590 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,520 You did not come for the festival. 591 00:43:26,960 --> 00:43:29,720 What did you come for? What is here that is not there? 592 00:43:31,200 --> 00:43:32,760 Some say I came to see you. 593 00:43:35,080 --> 00:43:37,360 I wish that were true, but I think it is not. 594 00:43:40,600 --> 00:43:44,040 -Is there a threat to you I should know? -No more than the usual. 595 00:43:44,680 --> 00:43:45,800 You're certain? 596 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:49,840 Yes. Besides, you have protected us well here. 597 00:43:49,920 --> 00:43:52,160 You have scouts on the bankside and on every road. 598 00:43:53,040 --> 00:43:55,640 We would not lie about a threat to me or to Rumcofa. 599 00:43:57,720 --> 00:44:00,480 -[all grunting] -[Father Benedict] Ready? 600 00:44:04,480 --> 00:44:08,240 -He's not going to say prayers, is he? -I just asked for a few simple words. 601 00:44:10,800 --> 00:44:15,000 And in this moment, Rumcofa came under God! 602 00:44:17,880 --> 00:44:20,720 It may be harder than that to douse the pagan flame. 603 00:44:20,800 --> 00:44:24,200 [Father Benedict] …virgin and mother, for these pigs… 604 00:44:24,280 --> 00:44:28,200 -[chickens clucking] -…and these chickens, Gods! 605 00:44:28,920 --> 00:44:29,760 [laughs] 606 00:44:30,280 --> 00:44:32,120 Make sure he gives that back. 607 00:44:32,680 --> 00:44:38,600 We pray for fertility, the rising of sun, the waxing of the moon… 608 00:44:38,680 --> 00:44:42,200 [sighs] Why did he choose the Lorica of Loding? 609 00:44:42,720 --> 00:44:44,720 We shall catch our deaths in this draft. 610 00:44:44,800 --> 00:44:47,360 Just smile and wait for it to pass. 611 00:44:47,440 --> 00:44:49,600 [Father Benedict] …defend me on every side. 612 00:44:49,680 --> 00:44:53,480 Skull, head, hair and eyes, 613 00:44:54,520 --> 00:44:56,200 mouth, tongue... 614 00:44:56,800 --> 00:44:58,960 teeth and their covering. 615 00:44:59,040 --> 00:44:59,880 [woman 1 gasps] 616 00:44:59,960 --> 00:45:02,760 -[people laughing] -[Father Benedict] Neck, breast, side. 617 00:45:02,840 --> 00:45:05,000 For the crown of my head with its hair, 618 00:45:05,080 --> 00:45:08,320 be thou the helmet of salvation on the head. 619 00:45:09,200 --> 00:45:10,160 [man 1] Yes! 620 00:45:10,600 --> 00:45:13,800 For forehead, eyes, nostrils... 621 00:45:15,280 --> 00:45:16,480 bowels… 622 00:45:16,560 --> 00:45:17,560 [crowd laughing] 623 00:45:17,640 --> 00:45:18,560 Waist! 624 00:45:19,440 --> 00:45:20,920 [Father Benedict] Oh, please. 625 00:45:21,520 --> 00:45:27,400 For my limbs, for my entrails, thou mayest thrust back from me 626 00:45:27,480 --> 00:45:30,280 the invisible nails of stakes. 627 00:45:31,440 --> 00:45:34,280 Eyes, triform brain... 628 00:45:36,240 --> 00:45:40,840 nose, face, teeth, the chin… 629 00:45:40,920 --> 00:45:43,800 -[distant screaming] -…beard, eyebrows, ears, cheeks. 630 00:45:45,040 --> 00:45:47,400 [woman] Make way! Move! 631 00:45:47,480 --> 00:45:48,680 Stand back! 632 00:45:49,440 --> 00:45:50,560 [man] Who is it? 633 00:45:52,520 --> 00:45:55,280 [worried chatter] 634 00:45:55,360 --> 00:45:58,280 [woman] Who is it? Children, stay back. 635 00:46:07,440 --> 00:46:08,480 Father… 636 00:46:14,480 --> 00:46:17,000 -[man 3] Help him! -Who did this to you? Rognvaldr? 637 00:46:17,080 --> 00:46:19,280 [young Uhtred yelping in pain] 638 00:46:20,280 --> 00:46:21,120 Brida. 639 00:46:21,960 --> 00:46:23,520 [whimpering] 640 00:46:23,600 --> 00:46:26,400 Find her. Find her. 641 00:46:27,280 --> 00:46:29,080 Raise the alarm... now! 642 00:46:30,240 --> 00:46:31,080 Son. 643 00:46:33,400 --> 00:46:34,240 My son. 644 00:46:38,120 --> 00:46:41,360 Lord Jesus Christ, in a rich man's house. 645 00:46:41,440 --> 00:46:45,720 A fallen woman cried as she dried his feet… 646 00:46:55,800 --> 00:46:57,760 Why allow your people to be converted? 647 00:46:59,520 --> 00:47:05,400 Why not keep Daneland for Danes? Is it because of your wife? 648 00:47:08,520 --> 00:47:10,840 Since when have you cared so much for the gods? 649 00:47:12,120 --> 00:47:15,240 I told you, much has changed this last year. 650 00:47:17,920 --> 00:47:20,960 I was close to death and not for the first time. 651 00:47:22,240 --> 00:47:26,840 -I am sorry that you suffered. -But this time, I was reborn. 652 00:47:28,280 --> 00:47:30,520 The gods sent men to my rescue. 653 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:33,240 They took to a land of fire. 654 00:47:34,360 --> 00:47:40,960 And there I learnt how to be loyal to them and to my people. 655 00:47:45,120 --> 00:47:46,720 But you do not care for loyalty. 656 00:47:49,720 --> 00:47:53,320 He blesses you and the Lord Jesus. 657 00:47:55,200 --> 00:47:58,320 [Sigtryggr] Have these missionaries sent back to Wessex tomorrow. That's enough. 658 00:47:59,000 --> 00:48:00,320 [guard 1] Lord, yes, Lord. 659 00:48:04,720 --> 00:48:07,760 [missionary] I… But I… I speak here every night. 660 00:48:07,840 --> 00:48:09,520 We've always been allowed to preach here. 661 00:48:09,600 --> 00:48:13,160 [crowd singing in Faroese] ♪ Strongest bow, sharpest spear ♪ 662 00:48:13,240 --> 00:48:17,240 ♪ He who rules heaven and earth ♪ 663 00:48:17,320 --> 00:48:19,680 [crowd continue singing in Faroese] 664 00:48:25,640 --> 00:48:28,080 You are too accepting of enemies. 665 00:48:28,840 --> 00:48:30,160 No, I am not. 666 00:48:30,240 --> 00:48:33,480 It is more difficult to live peacefully with enemies than to fight them. 667 00:48:38,000 --> 00:48:38,880 Do you pity me? 668 00:48:42,160 --> 00:48:44,520 I think you suffer without my guidance. 669 00:48:44,600 --> 00:48:47,960 [horn blaring] 670 00:48:51,760 --> 00:48:52,640 That is Wolland. 671 00:48:53,440 --> 00:48:55,960 Show me those who follow you. This can be resolved. 672 00:48:56,040 --> 00:48:58,960 [singing in Faroese] 673 00:48:59,040 --> 00:49:03,080 -♪ Strongest bow, sharpest spear ♪ -[guard 2 yelling] 674 00:49:03,160 --> 00:49:06,960 ♪ He who rules heaven and earth ♪ 675 00:49:09,040 --> 00:49:10,080 [guard 2] My Lord! 676 00:49:10,160 --> 00:49:12,160 [suspenseful music playing] 677 00:49:12,240 --> 00:49:14,640 [crowd continue singing in Faroese] 678 00:49:26,320 --> 00:49:27,320 Sigtryggr! 679 00:49:27,400 --> 00:49:29,960 [crowd singing in Faroese] 680 00:49:37,000 --> 00:49:38,240 Sigtryggr! 681 00:49:39,600 --> 00:49:40,800 Open the gates. 682 00:50:04,000 --> 00:50:06,200 [crowd stop singing abruptly] 683 00:50:11,440 --> 00:50:12,600 Are these your people? 684 00:50:12,680 --> 00:50:14,000 [man] What do you want? 685 00:50:17,440 --> 00:50:20,240 Not mine. Hers. 686 00:50:20,920 --> 00:50:23,200 [Rognvaldr] All Danes, all pure. 687 00:50:28,440 --> 00:50:30,920 Do not be afraid, brother. She's here to save us. 688 00:50:32,000 --> 00:50:34,320 -Where are my men? -[laughs] 689 00:50:34,400 --> 00:50:35,920 [yelling] Where are my men?! 690 00:50:36,000 --> 00:50:37,600 [yelling] Valhalla! 691 00:50:37,680 --> 00:50:39,640 [soldiers yelling] 692 00:50:39,720 --> 00:50:42,200 [grunting] 693 00:50:43,680 --> 00:50:44,960 [horse whinnies] 694 00:51:08,640 --> 00:51:10,080 [shrieks] 695 00:51:14,680 --> 00:51:17,680 Danes of Jorvik who turned to Christ... 696 00:51:18,360 --> 00:51:21,840 we are here to return you to the gods! 697 00:51:29,200 --> 00:51:31,920 No, Lady, do not fight. Hide. 698 00:51:32,000 --> 00:51:33,640 [grunting] 699 00:51:36,480 --> 00:51:38,840 [roars] 700 00:51:59,960 --> 00:52:01,040 [Brida] Where is she? 701 00:52:02,240 --> 00:52:04,520 Find Stiorra, find Uhtred's daughter. 702 00:52:16,520 --> 00:52:17,560 [yelling] Brida! 703 00:52:19,000 --> 00:52:20,680 We're ready for you! 704 00:52:22,440 --> 00:52:23,520 Brida! 705 00:52:32,640 --> 00:52:34,320 [Uhtred] Brida!