1 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:13,160 [Uhtred] I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:14,040 --> 00:00:17,320 Aethelhelm plotted to unseat King Edward 3 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:20,200 and put his grandson Aelfweard on the throne. 4 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:24,920 You are a fine and true young man who will one day be a mighty king. 5 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:29,480 He planned to have the visionary Aalys killed on her pilgrimage to Lindisfarne. 6 00:00:29,560 --> 00:00:32,360 -[Aalys gasps] -And blamed the murder on the Danes. 7 00:00:32,440 --> 00:00:35,360 You do realize this could start a war between Christian and Dane. 8 00:00:35,440 --> 00:00:36,840 Hopefully, yes. 9 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:42,080 [Uhtred] But unknown to him, his daughter, Queen Aelflaed, journeyed with Aalys. 10 00:00:42,160 --> 00:00:43,640 I am the visionary! 11 00:00:44,240 --> 00:00:45,160 [Haesten] Who did this? 12 00:00:45,240 --> 00:00:49,640 They were sent from the king of Jorvik. They said Sigtryggr wanted vengeance. 13 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:53,440 Despite Brida taking Father Pyrlig as her prisoner, 14 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,280 a bond has formed between them. 15 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,080 I accept your offer of safe passage and protection. 16 00:00:58,160 --> 00:00:59,400 Take me to Uhtred. 17 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:03,720 [Uhtred] Aelswith has made a new plan to protect her granddaughter, Aelfwynn. 18 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:08,520 I have chosen you a husband, someone you know. I will explain. 19 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:13,000 [Uhtred] Aethelhelm’s men marched on the Danes of Rumcofa in revenge 20 00:01:13,080 --> 00:01:15,680 -for the attack on the pilgrims. -[men screaming] 21 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:16,800 [grunts] 22 00:01:16,880 --> 00:01:20,920 [Uhtred] Osferth was among those who fell defending them. 23 00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:25,000 Aethelhelm has discovered what his plotting has cost him. 24 00:01:25,080 --> 00:01:27,400 [Bresal] Your daughter was traveling with the pilgrims. 25 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:28,880 And was also slaughtered. 26 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:33,320 [Uhtred] And ow, both King Edward and Sigtryggr prepare for war. 27 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:36,200 His wife... for mine. 28 00:01:36,280 --> 00:01:39,160 [men chanting] Sigtryggr! Sigtryggr! Sigtryggr... 29 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,800 [Uhtred] Destiny, is all! 30 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:58,600 [Stiorra] Edward knows nothing of what he’s unleashed. 31 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:00,800 Truly he has stirred the hornet's nest. 32 00:02:02,600 --> 00:02:03,640 Two days! 33 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:10,400 In two days we mount the heads of Saxon turds on spikes! 34 00:02:10,480 --> 00:02:12,960 [cheering] 35 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,080 Brother... 36 00:02:15,759 --> 00:02:20,000 I have spoken with the men and all agree. We should surprise them on the road. 37 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:22,640 No. The king has chosen the battle site. 38 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:24,280 Sigtryggr, they outnumber us. 39 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:27,560 If Edward thinks numbers will win this, his arrogance will be his undoing. 40 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:30,200 -He believes we’re at his mercy. -It is not wise, brother. 41 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,120 [Sigtryggr] But it is necessary, Rognvaldr. 42 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:35,040 Our people will paint the land with Saxon blood. 43 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,000 If you’re afraid, you may stand down. 44 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:40,400 All who fight as brothers, fight as one. 45 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:43,360 [Sigtryggr] We attack from the high hill! 46 00:02:43,440 --> 00:02:46,800 [cheering] 47 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:03,080 [Edward] Sigtryggr hopes that by attacking from high terrain, he can overwhelm us. 48 00:03:03,160 --> 00:03:05,280 But we will turn his attack to our advantage. 49 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,240 We launch our assault here with 300 men. 50 00:03:09,320 --> 00:03:12,040 Danes attack, yes, but it will give us the time to move here 51 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:13,240 and take out their vanguard. 52 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:15,880 Those men will most likely be lost. 53 00:03:17,480 --> 00:03:19,240 Then they shall be lost with honor. 54 00:03:21,560 --> 00:03:25,120 It is the price we must pay to protect our kingdoms from the heathens. 55 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,480 Ensure Lord Aethelhelm is located and told of our intentions. 56 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:36,760 [Bresal] King Edward is camped 20 miles from here and the Danes are marching. 57 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:40,960 The men grow tired of waiting, but they remain loyal. 58 00:03:41,040 --> 00:03:43,320 [Aethelhelm] Good. Then we wait. 59 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:47,280 In Edward's hour of need, we ride to the Saxons' aid. 60 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:50,840 We must watch the young Aethelstan. Keep him close. 61 00:03:50,920 --> 00:03:54,200 There are those that have ambitions for the boy. 62 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:57,680 You are now Aelfweard's one true ally. 63 00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:00,360 Yes. 64 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:07,800 Let us therefore pray my daughter’s sacrifice may yet bear fruit. 65 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,000 Keep an eye on Aethelstan. 66 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:27,600 [Sihtric] Lord, we must rest the horses. 67 00:04:30,680 --> 00:04:33,520 Eat faster. We have men to kill. 68 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:37,160 Edward will have camped north. 69 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:41,400 -[Finan] What if he’s already moved on? -[Uhtred] Then we catch up to him. 70 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:45,680 We find the king and then we seize Aethelhelm. 71 00:04:46,840 --> 00:04:49,800 Each man take a limb and we tear him into quarters. 72 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:53,120 There are only three of us, Lord. 73 00:04:57,720 --> 00:04:59,760 Osferth's spirit will stand in place. 74 00:04:59,840 --> 00:05:02,800 His spirit is busy taunting the fool that got him killed. 75 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:05,000 You’re not guilty of this, Finan. 76 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:08,600 -Save your anger for the ones that are. -[Finan sighs] 77 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:11,560 Aethelhelm will get what is coming to him. 78 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:16,960 But first we must avert this war. 79 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:33,360 [opening theme plays] 80 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:13,360 [animated chatter] 81 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:21,440 We cannot linger here. 82 00:06:21,520 --> 00:06:23,400 Where is Cynlaef? 83 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:26,040 Perhaps he resists the offer of my hand. 84 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:30,720 Unlikely. You allowed him to touch you. He will want more. 85 00:06:31,400 --> 00:06:34,040 That is just the way of young men. 86 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:37,640 Besides, he has been given an order. 87 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:40,680 Do not pull that face. 88 00:06:40,760 --> 00:06:43,920 We all want this whole ghastly affair to be over. 89 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:46,120 I'm sure Cynlaef will not let you down. 90 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:52,280 [man] My lady, one of your guard approaches. 91 00:06:57,600 --> 00:06:59,640 [Aelswith] I know this man. He is loyal. 92 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:03,080 Redwald, what news do you bring? 93 00:07:03,160 --> 00:07:06,320 [Redwald] There has been a massacre in Rumcofa, my lady. 94 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:08,160 Countless Danes put to the sword. 95 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:11,000 Men and women both, children and the elderly. 96 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:13,920 -Who carried out this attack? -We cannot be certain. 97 00:07:14,600 --> 00:07:17,160 But there have been rumors. Some say war is coming. 98 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:19,560 These lands are no longer safe. 99 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:23,400 -Cynlaef may yet still live. -[Aelswith] We cannot linger here longer. 100 00:07:24,640 --> 00:07:26,680 I must get you to safety. 101 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:33,040 [footsteps approaching] 102 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:38,040 -[gasps] -[Brida] Shh, there are men in the trees. 103 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:39,000 Warriors. 104 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:40,400 [Pyrlig gasping] 105 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:47,560 [Pyrlig] They are merely scouts, resting on their journey. 106 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:52,000 [both breathe sighs of relief] 107 00:07:52,840 --> 00:07:56,440 -I thought it was an ambush. -[sighs] They won't harm us. 108 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:00,600 Did you think I intended to murder you? 109 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:02,480 The thought did cross my mind. 110 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:05,800 -You’re no use to me dead. -So why did you stay just now? 111 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:09,240 I need you to speak for me when I stand before Uhtred. 112 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:12,040 Or perhaps you despise me less than I thought. 113 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:14,040 [sighs] 114 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:17,560 Your company’s torturous. I've had boils I liked better. 115 00:08:18,480 --> 00:08:19,440 I see. 116 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:23,440 I'll go and speak with them. Perhaps they have news. 117 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:30,080 I will not let you lock me away in a convent! 118 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:31,280 It is safe there. 119 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:32,960 This morning I was to be wedded 120 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:36,880 and now I am being banished to a place of chastity and prayers at dawn! 121 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:39,799 Things have changed. It is our only option. 122 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:42,720 You would not treat my mother with such torment. 123 00:08:42,799 --> 00:08:44,799 You are not her. 124 00:08:46,799 --> 00:08:49,120 You simply wish to be rid of me. 125 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:52,120 How can you say such things? 126 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:56,800 -I have done my very best to protect you-- -And you have utterly failed me. 127 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:58,120 As you did my mother. 128 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:05,720 Gather your things. We depart before the day is ended. 129 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,160 If we have to travel by darkness, so be it! 130 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,240 -Ensure she does not leave this room. -Yes, my lady. 131 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:14,720 I shall not go! 132 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:18,600 And you cannot keep me here against my will! 133 00:09:21,320 --> 00:09:23,320 It saddens me to hear of this massacre. 134 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:29,400 -Rumcofa was a haven for many. -No longer. We ride now for Aegelesburg. 135 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:31,880 We wish to be as far as possible from this bloodshed. 136 00:09:31,960 --> 00:09:35,120 -And Edward is coming north? -He’s already on the road. 137 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:36,720 The kingdoms are in turmoil. 138 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:40,400 The peace that existed between Saxon and Dane has ended. 139 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:41,440 They’re at war. 140 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:47,200 It is time for us to take our leave, unless you need any assistance. 141 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,960 No. 142 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:53,840 My companion and I have all we need. 143 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:00,200 What news did he offer? 144 00:10:00,280 --> 00:10:03,880 [Pyrlig] Nothing of importance, but we should set out at once. 145 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:05,240 [Brida] What’s the hurry? 146 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:10,200 Honestly... I cannot wait to escape this blasted cold. 147 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:14,240 Besides, the sooner we meet with Uhtred the better. 148 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:47,120 More sent from the northern burhs. 149 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,400 [Edward] We look strong. 150 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:56,000 Lord King, we bring grave news. 151 00:10:57,480 --> 00:10:59,240 Sigtryggr did not kill the queen. 152 00:11:00,680 --> 00:11:02,640 It was the work of Aethelhelm's men. 153 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:30,480 -Send for Sigtryggr! -[man] Yes, Lord. 154 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:34,400 [Wolland] Our scouts say it's not Edward’s camp. 155 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,480 The banners belong to one of his lords. 156 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:39,560 Perhaps the gods are speaking to us. 157 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:42,320 Perhaps we can use this. 158 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:45,320 Edward's chances dwindle with fewer allies on the field. 159 00:11:45,400 --> 00:11:48,320 [Stiorra] The king’s forces can afford to lose men. 160 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:49,280 Can we? 161 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:55,840 They have scouts. They’ll see you coming around the lake. 162 00:11:57,680 --> 00:12:01,280 We need not go around the lake. It’s frozen. 163 00:12:03,120 --> 00:12:04,880 We could go over it. 164 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:09,880 [Edward] No Saxon would ever condemn his daughter to such an end. 165 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:11,840 [Uhtred] He did not order her death. 166 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:14,120 It was the visionary Aalys he sought to kill. 167 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:19,400 When the moment came, the queen sacrificed herself to save the girl. 168 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:22,600 -Do you have proof of this? -[Uhtred] I have spoken to Aalys. 169 00:12:22,680 --> 00:12:25,400 -I've seen the horror in her eyes. -And Sigtryggr had no part in this? 170 00:12:25,480 --> 00:12:27,800 He could not have planned it. No one knew the Queen traveled. 171 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:29,440 The country is full of spies. 172 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:32,960 What reason would Sigtryggr have to attack a farm girl and then deny it? 173 00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:40,440 Lord, Aethelhelm must be hunted down and brought to justice. 174 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:42,480 Aelflaed's blood is on his hands. 175 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:46,600 As is Osferth's... 176 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:49,600 your father's natural son. 177 00:12:52,200 --> 00:12:54,160 He was one of my most loyal men. 178 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:58,040 He fought at my side for Wessex through countless battles. 179 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:02,960 I’m sorry to hear it. 180 00:13:03,040 --> 00:13:05,640 Only Aethelhelm benefits from this chaos. 181 00:13:06,320 --> 00:13:08,480 He wants you to turn to him and his armies, 182 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:11,120 so he may strut again in the palace in Winchester. 183 00:13:18,680 --> 00:13:20,440 He must be apprehended. 184 00:13:21,840 --> 00:13:25,000 A rider was dispatched to find him and will soon return. 185 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:26,560 Send word to Aegelesburg. 186 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:29,360 Aelfweard is to be shielded from his grandfather's influence 187 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:31,200 and protected by my personal guard. 188 00:13:31,280 --> 00:13:33,720 That order should extend to Aethelstan. 189 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:35,960 He stands between Aelfweard and the throne. 190 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:38,200 I sent Aethelstan to find Aethelhelm. 191 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:41,840 Then he is in danger. 192 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:45,600 What of the war with Sigtryggr? 193 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:48,840 Tell Sigtryggr our conflict is over. 194 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,920 My quarrel now is with Aethelhelm. 195 00:13:55,080 --> 00:13:59,200 Your strategy at Lindcylne was a good one. Why abandon it for uncertainty? 196 00:13:59,280 --> 00:14:01,240 Because I hear your words. 197 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:03,080 We do not have men to spare. 198 00:14:03,880 --> 00:14:08,000 This stealth attack could destroy hundreds of Saxons with little loss of Dane life. 199 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:09,560 It is a gift. 200 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:12,280 Or a trap! What if the ice doesn’t hold? 201 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:13,240 It will. 202 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:19,200 I can see from here it will. 203 00:14:19,880 --> 00:14:20,800 [Rognvaldr grunts] 204 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:26,320 I have crossed frozen fjords in Iceland, 205 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:29,560 -slept before the ice rivers of Irland-- -This is Mercia. 206 00:14:30,160 --> 00:14:32,360 The weather of these lands is as unpredictable 207 00:14:32,440 --> 00:14:33,880 as the Saxons who live on them. 208 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:36,920 That does not change the nature of ice, my queen. 209 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:41,440 But it is, as she says, a risk. 210 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:42,600 All is a risk. 211 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:47,880 [Rognvaldr] Let me show you I am right. 212 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:50,280 I will walk upon the ice to measure its strength. 213 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,200 You tested me once. 214 00:14:56,600 --> 00:14:57,560 I survived. 215 00:14:59,600 --> 00:15:02,280 Let me show you I can lead in battle. 216 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:09,480 Gods offer you this, Sigtryggr. 217 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:13,800 Do not slight them by refusing it. 218 00:15:19,200 --> 00:15:20,840 It is a risk. 219 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,840 But we will at least test it. 220 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:27,360 Once night falls, have him test the ice. 221 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:38,320 -[Uhtred] I will take word to the Danes. -We will find you there. 222 00:15:38,400 --> 00:15:42,120 Aethelhelm shall be found and tried before Saxons and Danes. 223 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:44,440 We can forge a new union with Daneland. 224 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,800 For that, I am glad. 225 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:52,840 I am sorry for Osferth, even though I did not know him well. 226 00:15:55,600 --> 00:15:56,800 He was still your blood. 227 00:15:58,080 --> 00:16:02,000 -You were his true brother. -Yes. And I will avenge him. 228 00:16:14,320 --> 00:16:15,440 [Aethelstan] Lord Aethelhelm. 229 00:16:17,320 --> 00:16:21,760 As requested, I’ve stationed men to patrol the east and the west perimeters. 230 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:27,000 With the lake at our backs and ample eyes to the trees, our camp may rest soundly. 231 00:16:31,400 --> 00:16:34,760 Look, I wish to inspire my men, maintain their spirits, but… 232 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:37,600 I fear I’m falling short. 233 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:46,120 On the contrary, you are an inspiration to them. 234 00:16:46,200 --> 00:16:49,440 You are proving yourself a true leader. 235 00:16:55,800 --> 00:16:58,120 Any minute now he'll pull a miracle out of his saintly arse. 236 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:02,080 He is both righteous and pompous, just like his father. 237 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:05,760 [Bresal] I have news. The ladies Aelswith and Aelfwynn have been spotted. 238 00:17:06,920 --> 00:17:08,960 They travel with a personal guard. 239 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:11,440 -[Aethelhelm] Where are they? -South of Buccstan. 240 00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:14,400 They were seen by Mercian monks. 241 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,920 Silver is a god all men serve. 242 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,680 [Aethelhelm] Well, the ladies will have to be rescued. 243 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:24,160 The princess is important to us. Her safety is our greatest concern. 244 00:17:25,400 --> 00:17:27,000 We need to get rid of him. 245 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,400 Accidents can happen. 246 00:17:31,079 --> 00:17:32,240 Even at night. 247 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:34,000 [laughter] 248 00:17:34,080 --> 00:17:37,280 [Aelswith] We are leaving for the nunnery before the sun sets. 249 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:40,360 The sooner we move on from this place the better. 250 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:46,960 -Lady Aelswith. -[Aelswith] Eadith? 251 00:17:47,040 --> 00:17:50,840 [Eadith] I’ve come to warn you and Lady Aelfwynn. You are in danger. 252 00:17:50,920 --> 00:17:52,040 A man is tracking you. 253 00:17:52,120 --> 00:17:55,640 A man who seeks to exchange news of your whereabouts for coin. 254 00:17:55,720 --> 00:17:56,880 You are certain of this? 255 00:17:56,960 --> 00:17:59,320 I would not have journeyed all this way if I was not. 256 00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:01,720 Come with me. 257 00:18:01,800 --> 00:18:03,840 We are leaving before the day is over. 258 00:18:03,920 --> 00:18:05,920 [Eadith] You cannot wait even that long. 259 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:09,520 Go now. Whoever this man is, you do not want to meet him. 260 00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:11,800 Then we must go where he will not find us. 261 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:15,280 [Aelswith] In truth, it should comfort Aelfwynn to see you. 262 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,760 [Aelswith] Where is Lady Aelfwynn? 263 00:18:24,840 --> 00:18:27,400 -How could you let her leave? -I did not know. 264 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:30,720 [Eadith] She has fled. 265 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:35,440 [Aelswith sighs] She has taken her horse. 266 00:18:53,600 --> 00:18:55,680 [Stiorra] This assault makes me uneasy. 267 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:59,560 Is it the assault that troubles you, my love, or the one I chose to lead it? 268 00:19:00,160 --> 00:19:01,720 You’re entrusting him with too much. 269 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:05,720 He seeks atonement by facing danger, 270 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:08,000 a danger that will be great, which is why… 271 00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:13,600 I need you to go straight to the safety of the surrounding trees as soon as we cross. 272 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:20,400 Your plan is a good one. You placed your trust in it. 273 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:23,120 [Rognvaldr] Brother. 274 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:27,680 -It is as we hoped. -We may have found a way across the ice. 275 00:19:28,920 --> 00:19:32,520 Then the gods have answered us. Tell the men. 276 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:35,720 We rise before dawn and we attack them in their deepest sleep. 277 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:40,080 When we cross over, make for the high ground. 278 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:43,480 Strike down those Saxons as they try to flee. 279 00:19:59,920 --> 00:20:02,920 -[man] Lord Uhtred! -[Uhtred] It is one of Edward’s scouts. 280 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,480 What news do you bring? 281 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:08,560 [man] Lord Aethelhelm is camped in a valley north of here, 282 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:10,640 on the banks of a frozen lake. 283 00:20:10,720 --> 00:20:14,000 -He has raised a vast army. -Edward is on the road behind us. 284 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:16,720 Find him and tell him where Aethelhelm is camped. 285 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,080 We must get to the lake. 286 00:20:28,800 --> 00:20:30,160 [Rognvaldr whispers] That way. 287 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:33,680 [pants] 288 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:39,680 [Sigtryggr] Let’s go. 289 00:21:41,240 --> 00:21:43,200 [ice cracking] 290 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:49,000 [ice cracking] 291 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:06,040 [man groans and grunts] 292 00:23:50,320 --> 00:23:54,320 [muffled groaning] 293 00:23:56,920 --> 00:23:59,440 [panting] 294 00:24:09,480 --> 00:24:10,400 [man groans] 295 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:16,200 [muffled groaning] 296 00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:30,040 [man gasps, groans] 297 00:24:54,120 --> 00:24:55,040 [sighs] 298 00:24:58,040 --> 00:25:00,440 [muffled shouting, struggling] 299 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:14,160 -[muffled groaning] -[grunts] 300 00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:16,120 [Aethelstan screams] 301 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:19,560 -Help! Help! -[men shouting] 302 00:25:19,640 --> 00:25:21,480 -[bell ringing] -[men shouting] 303 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:23,280 [groans] 304 00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:25,960 [roars angrily] 305 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:30,440 [grunting] 306 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:33,240 [Aethelstan grunts] 307 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:35,280 [groans, panting] 308 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:38,800 [Aethelstan shouts] 309 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:42,080 [grunting] 310 00:25:43,800 --> 00:25:44,920 [groans] 311 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:47,440 -[men shouting] -[swords clatter] 312 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:49,080 [grunting] 313 00:25:50,880 --> 00:25:51,800 [groans] 314 00:25:51,880 --> 00:25:53,480 -[roars] -[gasps] 315 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:57,280 [grunting] 316 00:25:58,720 --> 00:26:04,360 -[shouts] -[screaming] 317 00:26:05,600 --> 00:26:09,800 [grunting] 318 00:26:09,880 --> 00:26:13,320 [men shouting] 319 00:26:15,400 --> 00:26:17,200 [Aethelhelm] This cannot be. 320 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:18,440 Forget them! 321 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:22,120 Protect me at all costs! 322 00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:25,320 [shouts] Shield Wall! 323 00:26:25,400 --> 00:26:27,400 [men shouting] 324 00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:39,600 [grunting, groans] 325 00:26:44,280 --> 00:26:46,080 [shouts] 326 00:26:59,960 --> 00:27:04,640 [grunting] 327 00:27:06,920 --> 00:27:08,160 [Rognvaldr] Watch out, brother! 328 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:13,160 [panting] 329 00:27:13,760 --> 00:27:15,880 [Uhtred] Dear god, we’re too late. 330 00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:17,960 [Finan] We must find a way to stop this, Lord. 331 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:19,880 -[Uhtred] Stiorra! -[Stiorra pants] 332 00:27:20,880 --> 00:27:24,040 -[Stiorra] You must help Sigtryggr. -No, I must stop him. 333 00:27:24,120 --> 00:27:27,280 Aethelhelm was the one responsible for the massacre at Rumcofa. 334 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:31,760 This is his camp. Edward is coming with 1,000 men to apprehend him. 335 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:35,560 He sought to restore the peace, but when he sees this… 336 00:27:35,640 --> 00:27:37,240 We must tell Sigtryggr. 337 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:38,640 He has seen reason before. 338 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,720 Stay here. 339 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:44,280 Get Aethelstan to safety and cut a path to Sigtryggr. 340 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:45,840 It’s the only way to stop this. 341 00:27:46,520 --> 00:27:48,360 And Aethelhelm is to be taken alive! 342 00:27:53,120 --> 00:27:57,680 -[men shouting] -[swords clashing] 343 00:27:57,760 --> 00:28:01,440 [grunting] 344 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:08,040 [horse neighs] 345 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:11,840 [Uhtred] Aethelstan! 346 00:28:17,040 --> 00:28:18,000 [Uhtred] Aethelstan! 347 00:28:18,920 --> 00:28:21,760 [grunting] 348 00:28:26,600 --> 00:28:28,880 [panting] 349 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:35,560 Aethelhelm! Why do you not fight? 350 00:28:37,480 --> 00:28:39,720 [grunts] 351 00:28:43,360 --> 00:28:45,560 -[men shouting] -[grunting] 352 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:48,200 [shouting] 353 00:28:48,280 --> 00:28:49,520 Aethelstan! 354 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:52,440 [panting] 355 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:01,600 [Aethelstan grunts] 356 00:29:03,040 --> 00:29:05,120 [grunts] 357 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:14,080 [grunts] 358 00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:22,320 [yells] 359 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:25,120 [Uhtred] Aethelstan! 360 00:29:25,200 --> 00:29:27,320 [Aethelstan pants] 361 00:29:28,840 --> 00:29:30,040 [groans] 362 00:29:34,320 --> 00:29:36,920 [grunts] 363 00:29:40,640 --> 00:29:42,520 Sihtric, get him to safety! 364 00:29:43,320 --> 00:29:45,720 You find Sigtryggr, I’ll deal with Aethelhelm! 365 00:29:45,800 --> 00:29:49,000 [shouts, grunts] 366 00:29:59,080 --> 00:30:03,080 [men shouting in distance] 367 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:10,480 [Edward] I rode for peace. 368 00:30:10,560 --> 00:30:13,560 And Sigtryggr has repaid us with more bloodshed! 369 00:30:13,640 --> 00:30:15,240 Lord, what would you have us do? 370 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:20,680 We must trust, Uhtred. There is still time for him to stop this. 371 00:30:20,760 --> 00:30:25,280 [men shouting] 372 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:29,560 [Uhtred] Sigtryggr! 373 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:32,480 [Stiorra] Aethelstan. 374 00:30:33,400 --> 00:30:34,480 Where is my father? 375 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:37,400 [Aethelstan pants] He’s still searching for Sigtryggr. 376 00:30:37,480 --> 00:30:41,200 [Aethelstan panting] 377 00:30:41,280 --> 00:30:44,360 -[man groans] -[Uhtred] Stop fighting me! 378 00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:50,640 -I don’t want to kill you! -[grunting and yelling] 379 00:30:50,720 --> 00:30:53,040 [Uhtred] Stop! Sigtryggr! 380 00:30:54,600 --> 00:30:57,320 [Aldhelm] Many more lives will be lost if we do not act now. 381 00:30:57,400 --> 00:31:01,720 Those men, your men, they are Christian souls, the future of England. 382 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:04,920 That is what Aethelhelm wishes to destroy. 383 00:31:07,880 --> 00:31:08,800 Yes. 384 00:31:10,120 --> 00:31:12,160 Aethelhelm cannot be allowed to succeed. 385 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:14,880 They must be saved. 386 00:31:15,760 --> 00:31:19,320 [all yell] 387 00:31:23,480 --> 00:31:27,240 [thunderous roar of shouts and hooves] 388 00:31:27,320 --> 00:31:29,680 [grunting] 389 00:31:33,200 --> 00:31:34,560 Edward is coming! 390 00:31:34,640 --> 00:31:36,400 [men shouting] 391 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:50,080 [men groaning] 392 00:31:51,320 --> 00:31:53,400 Men! With me! 393 00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:55,080 Hold them! 394 00:31:59,040 --> 00:32:02,240 Men! With me! 395 00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:10,040 [roars] 396 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:15,040 [men shouting, groaning] 397 00:32:16,480 --> 00:32:17,840 [shouts] 398 00:32:18,480 --> 00:32:20,880 [Finan] Aethelhelm, I'm coming for you! 399 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:22,320 You’re a dead man! 400 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:24,120 Fight me! 401 00:32:24,200 --> 00:32:26,400 I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you! 402 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:27,880 [Aethelhelm] Get me away from here! 403 00:32:27,960 --> 00:32:29,800 -[Finan] Fight me! -[Sihtric] Pull back! 404 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:31,360 Too many protect him! 405 00:32:33,600 --> 00:32:36,000 [panting] 406 00:32:36,960 --> 00:32:39,240 [shouts, groans] 407 00:32:41,520 --> 00:32:43,680 -[grunting] -[man groans] 408 00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:48,680 [grunts, shouts] 409 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:54,560 Now surrender! 410 00:32:58,240 --> 00:33:00,240 [men shouting] 411 00:33:07,320 --> 00:33:10,320 [groaning] 412 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:14,840 [man groans] 413 00:33:19,320 --> 00:33:20,800 Sigtryggr! 414 00:33:24,360 --> 00:33:27,480 -[men shouting] -[swords clattering] 415 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:30,280 [Sigtryggr] Get back! 416 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:33,920 [Sigtryggr] Retreat! Get back! 417 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:39,120 [Sigtryggr] Retreat! Fall back! 418 00:33:40,320 --> 00:33:42,720 [men shouting] 419 00:33:48,560 --> 00:33:50,080 Hold on! 420 00:33:50,160 --> 00:33:51,200 Sigtryggr! 421 00:33:51,280 --> 00:33:54,120 [grunting] 422 00:34:04,760 --> 00:34:07,000 [men panting] 423 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:08,720 [cracking] 424 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:11,280 -[screams] -[men screaming] 425 00:34:18,199 --> 00:34:20,239 Rognvaldr! Rognvaldr! 426 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:28,840 -[Uhtred] Sigtryggr! -[Rognvaldr groans] 427 00:34:28,920 --> 00:34:30,480 -[Uhtred] Sigtryggr! -[Sigtryggr roars] 428 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:33,000 Stop! No more slaughter! 429 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:36,760 [Uhtred] No more slaughter! Put down your swords! 430 00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:39,280 [panting] 431 00:34:41,960 --> 00:34:44,360 -Sigtryggr must not be harmed! -[Edward] Look around! 432 00:34:44,440 --> 00:34:48,080 -Look at what his anger has wrought! -[Uhtred] Aethelhelm is to blame! 433 00:34:49,239 --> 00:34:50,400 Put down your swords! 434 00:34:50,480 --> 00:34:51,960 It is over! 435 00:34:52,040 --> 00:34:57,320 [roars in agony] 436 00:34:57,400 --> 00:34:59,920 [men cheering] 437 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,800 -No, Stiorra! -Let me go! 438 00:35:01,880 --> 00:35:03,080 You cannot save them. 439 00:35:03,160 --> 00:35:04,400 [sobs] 440 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:05,560 It’s done. 441 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:07,440 [Stiorra gasping] No. 442 00:35:14,520 --> 00:35:15,440 Stiorra! 443 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:21,240 A king should always heed the good counsel of his queen. 444 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:25,800 -I should not have forgotten this. -You have time to make it up to me still. 445 00:35:27,880 --> 00:35:32,440 Aethelhelm provoked this. The massacre in Rumcofa was his doing. 446 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:35,200 Edward was never your enemy. 447 00:35:36,120 --> 00:35:38,920 I was riding to tell you he was calling for a truce. 448 00:35:39,480 --> 00:35:42,880 In the midst of battle, Aethelhelm escaped. 449 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:44,360 It is over for us, then. 450 00:35:44,440 --> 00:35:45,600 [inhales sharply] 451 00:35:48,560 --> 00:35:49,720 [Uhtred] No. It is not. 452 00:35:52,480 --> 00:35:53,440 Lord King. 453 00:35:57,080 --> 00:35:58,640 I’ve come to speak for Stiorra. 454 00:35:59,560 --> 00:36:01,560 She has killed no Saxons in this fight. 455 00:36:03,280 --> 00:36:05,080 Lord, I appeal to you as her father. 456 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:07,960 Spare her. 457 00:36:13,960 --> 00:36:14,960 Then she is spared. 458 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,960 You have my word. 459 00:36:19,000 --> 00:36:19,880 Thank you, Lord. 460 00:36:21,680 --> 00:36:22,520 Thank you. 461 00:36:25,000 --> 00:36:26,040 What of Sigtryggr? 462 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:28,320 His fate is to be decided. 463 00:36:32,880 --> 00:36:34,400 Swear a new alliance with him. 464 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:38,400 You would have me pardon a man who slaughtered so many innocent Christians? 465 00:36:38,480 --> 00:36:40,840 You have won some favor with the Lords here today. 466 00:36:41,440 --> 00:36:44,160 -Do not risk it. -Favor is not only won with the sword. 467 00:36:44,880 --> 00:36:46,680 Your men know that you can fight. 468 00:36:46,760 --> 00:36:48,600 Show them that you also know mercy. 469 00:36:48,680 --> 00:36:50,680 Our people must be assured of your leadership. 470 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:54,680 [Uhtred] They are not the only ones, Lord. The Danes are also your people now. 471 00:36:54,760 --> 00:36:58,000 You must unite them all, ensure that this does not happen again. 472 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:04,920 Do not despair. 473 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:08,160 There is still much for our kin to sing of. 474 00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:32,440 For many years there was peace between Saxon and Dane... 475 00:37:33,240 --> 00:37:37,360 until one emerged who has sown hatred between our God and yours. 476 00:37:38,200 --> 00:37:39,960 This battle shattered that peace. 477 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:44,640 I have decided to restore it. 478 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:49,720 I give you my word as King of all the Saxons. 479 00:37:52,440 --> 00:37:53,480 In exchange... 480 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:56,800 you must accept the gift of baptism. 481 00:37:58,280 --> 00:38:01,000 All shall be welcomed into the family of Christ. 482 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:04,480 Never again will our people face such division. 483 00:38:07,240 --> 00:38:08,360 We will be united. 484 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:12,000 You ask to strip them of their gods, of who they are. 485 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:13,920 It is too much. 486 00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:16,000 It is an offer of peace. 487 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:24,760 A Dane stripped of his gods is no longer a Dane. 488 00:38:24,840 --> 00:38:29,400 Your people will be safe, but under the rule of a Christian king. 489 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:32,600 [Rognvaldr] We must do it. 490 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:39,920 It is over, brother. 491 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:44,440 Stiorra was right. 492 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:48,600 You are a coward. 493 00:38:54,800 --> 00:38:56,160 I will not swear. 494 00:38:57,680 --> 00:38:58,520 I cannot. 495 00:39:07,120 --> 00:39:07,960 So be it. 496 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:13,400 It does not have to come to this. 497 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:17,040 He has chosen, Uhtred, and I cannot go back on my word. 498 00:39:23,720 --> 00:39:27,280 -[Uhtred] He is not the one to blame. -Aethelhelm is responsible. 499 00:39:27,360 --> 00:39:28,840 And yet he has fled the battlefield. 500 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:31,880 Aethelhelm worked to destroy the peace you created. 501 00:39:32,640 --> 00:39:35,360 If Sigtryggr dies, he has won. 502 00:39:36,520 --> 00:39:37,640 Do not let him. 503 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:45,160 [sighs] 504 00:39:53,360 --> 00:39:54,480 What did the king say? 505 00:39:58,560 --> 00:39:59,680 You have been spared. 506 00:40:03,480 --> 00:40:06,040 But Edward is to be Overlord of Eoferwic. 507 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:11,600 And Sigtryggr is sentenced to death. 508 00:40:11,680 --> 00:40:12,960 [gasps] 509 00:40:15,640 --> 00:40:18,360 [sobbing] 510 00:40:24,320 --> 00:40:25,240 I am to die. 511 00:40:27,320 --> 00:40:28,320 I’m sorry. 512 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:33,880 I’m sorry. I’m sorry. 513 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:34,880 Do not be. 514 00:40:36,120 --> 00:40:37,120 I have failed. 515 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:40,560 I let them take everything. 516 00:40:40,640 --> 00:40:41,840 You have not failed. 517 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:45,040 I will take back Eoferwic. 518 00:40:46,400 --> 00:40:49,200 Danes will live there in peace for countless generations. 519 00:41:01,720 --> 00:41:03,200 You must be the one to do it. 520 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:11,880 -Do not ask me to do this. -[Sigtryggr] Uhtred. 521 00:41:13,880 --> 00:41:16,600 I only wish for an honorable death... 522 00:41:18,160 --> 00:41:19,760 at the hands of a great warrior. 523 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:26,280 I wish to the gods we were not here. 524 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:29,280 Perhaps we would not be. 525 00:41:32,640 --> 00:41:34,200 You brought Edward here. 526 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:36,400 If you had done nothing, we would have won. 527 00:41:44,480 --> 00:41:46,520 They will cheer for you in Valhalla. 528 00:41:48,280 --> 00:41:50,280 And I will sing for you here on earth. 529 00:41:52,320 --> 00:41:55,560 I will wait for you in the halls of our ancestors. 530 00:41:56,720 --> 00:41:57,680 Will you find me? 531 00:42:23,840 --> 00:42:25,760 They may butcher our bodies… 532 00:42:28,560 --> 00:42:30,720 our souls are Odin's own. 533 00:43:47,680 --> 00:43:49,440 [Sigtryggr groans] 534 00:44:26,440 --> 00:44:28,240 -We should stop to rest soon. -Wait. 535 00:44:29,480 --> 00:44:30,480 [Brida] Stand back. 536 00:44:32,200 --> 00:44:33,880 [man groaning] 537 00:44:33,960 --> 00:44:35,880 Do not be afraid. We mean you no harm. 538 00:44:35,960 --> 00:44:38,760 -[man groaning] -[Brida] You’re one of Sigtryggr’s men. 539 00:44:39,520 --> 00:44:40,600 [Brida] Who did this? 540 00:44:40,680 --> 00:44:43,720 Saxons. They slaughtered us. 541 00:44:43,800 --> 00:44:46,960 [gasping] We fought only to avenge our people. 542 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:49,880 [Uhtred] Was Uhtred Ragnarson at the battle? Uhtred Ragnarson? 543 00:44:49,960 --> 00:44:53,920 He fought with the Saxons. [gasping] 544 00:45:09,440 --> 00:45:12,320 -[Pyrlig] Brida. -You promised me a path to forgiveness. 545 00:45:14,480 --> 00:45:16,200 Is this the peace you speak of? 546 00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:19,360 -What you have with Uhtred-- -Is worse! 547 00:45:20,600 --> 00:45:23,360 The Danes lived with the Saxons in harmony for years. 548 00:45:23,840 --> 00:45:25,240 Uhtred's daughter was their queen 549 00:45:25,320 --> 00:45:28,160 and yet they slaughtered them like dogs. What will they do to me? 550 00:45:28,240 --> 00:45:31,520 The conflict between Edward and Sigtryggr is entirely separate. 551 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:35,040 Conflict? 552 00:45:37,320 --> 00:45:40,320 What conflict? Did you know that this would happen? 553 00:45:40,400 --> 00:45:43,800 The scout mentioned that Edward was riding north. That is all. 554 00:45:47,880 --> 00:45:49,640 -You lied to me. -No. 555 00:45:49,720 --> 00:45:51,560 You used my grief for Vibeke to disarm me? 556 00:45:51,640 --> 00:45:54,200 -No, that is not true-- -You’re leading me into a trap! 557 00:45:55,320 --> 00:45:57,440 I only sought to help you find redemption. 558 00:45:58,040 --> 00:45:59,200 Redemption? 559 00:45:59,880 --> 00:46:00,880 Peace? 560 00:46:01,880 --> 00:46:04,520 Mere words used to mask your true motives. 561 00:46:05,760 --> 00:46:07,560 There can be no reconciliation. 562 00:46:07,640 --> 00:46:09,120 [groans] 563 00:46:09,200 --> 00:46:11,760 -You wish to help me, Father Pyrlig? -[pants] 564 00:46:11,840 --> 00:46:13,840 Then give Uhtred a message if you live. 565 00:46:15,840 --> 00:46:17,240 Tell him I’m coming for him. 566 00:46:17,960 --> 00:46:20,240 -[Brida grunts] -[Pyrlig groans in pain] 567 00:46:47,160 --> 00:46:49,040 [Aethelstan] We should not have left Rumcofa. 568 00:46:51,080 --> 00:46:53,280 Perhaps then Osferth may still be with us. 569 00:46:57,800 --> 00:47:00,240 I wish to go back to my old life, Uhtred. 570 00:47:01,600 --> 00:47:02,760 That time is over. 571 00:47:04,400 --> 00:47:06,160 Men look to you now as a leader. 572 00:47:08,480 --> 00:47:09,560 I wish they did not. 573 00:47:18,040 --> 00:47:20,400 [Edward] I wish that this had not come to pass. 574 00:47:22,360 --> 00:47:25,600 Yet, there is hope, even in all this despair. 575 00:47:27,200 --> 00:47:29,200 Eoferwic is yours, Lord King. 576 00:47:30,240 --> 00:47:32,680 The dream of England has never been closer. 577 00:47:48,640 --> 00:47:51,200 -I will ensure you’re safe in Eoferwic. -How? 578 00:47:52,000 --> 00:47:56,200 [Stiorra] You have broken the spirits of my kin. It is no longer a refuge. 579 00:47:58,320 --> 00:47:59,640 You still have family. 580 00:48:00,480 --> 00:48:01,680 I’m also your kin. 581 00:48:02,560 --> 00:48:03,760 We can build a new home. 582 00:48:04,800 --> 00:48:06,120 I knew love, Father. 583 00:48:07,000 --> 00:48:09,640 I left a queen and now I have nothing. 584 00:48:11,080 --> 00:48:13,120 Edward's victory has been my undoing. 585 00:48:35,480 --> 00:48:38,640 [Bresal] We can lie low here, set out at first light. 586 00:48:38,720 --> 00:48:41,800 Find the nearest port town and bribe our way in a ship bound for Frankia. 587 00:48:41,880 --> 00:48:45,480 I have no intention of slinking off into the shadows. 588 00:48:46,400 --> 00:48:49,120 Lord, you have lost your army... 589 00:48:49,920 --> 00:48:51,920 your reputation with the king. 590 00:48:52,000 --> 00:48:55,000 My grandson now stands alone. 591 00:48:55,080 --> 00:48:58,480 Securing his legacy has never been more urgent. 592 00:49:01,280 --> 00:49:04,040 -What about you? -Complete the task I was set. 593 00:49:04,120 --> 00:49:08,880 I was sent to secure an alliance with the King of Scotia. 594 00:49:08,960 --> 00:49:11,120 I intend to turn it to my advantage. 595 00:49:11,200 --> 00:49:17,000 Only Constantin of Scotia, the true Christian king, 596 00:49:17,080 --> 00:49:20,240 has power to end Edward's tyranny. 597 00:49:22,200 --> 00:49:25,960 King Constantin will be expecting a gift. 598 00:49:27,320 --> 00:49:28,880 We shall give him one. 599 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:34,080 [Aethelhelm] The Lady Aelfwynn is without allies. 600 00:49:35,480 --> 00:49:36,920 You must retrieve her. 601 00:49:57,440 --> 00:50:00,440 The Northumbrians share much news, Lord King. 602 00:50:00,520 --> 00:50:03,360 The Saxon Edward has routed Sigtryggr. 603 00:50:03,440 --> 00:50:06,840 Then we were wise to invite the Northumbrians as our guests. 604 00:50:07,960 --> 00:50:09,880 Will we be executing any of them? 605 00:50:11,400 --> 00:50:14,320 We’ll make one an example and the other lords will swear. 606 00:50:17,480 --> 00:50:20,320 All stand for King Constantin of Scotland! 607 00:50:24,880 --> 00:50:27,880 Welcome, Lords of Northumbria... 608 00:50:28,760 --> 00:50:30,800 to this feast of friendship. 609 00:50:31,760 --> 00:50:37,320 Whilst our ale is strong and plentiful, the day comes with sobering news. 610 00:50:37,400 --> 00:50:42,960 Edward turned on his greatest ealdormen and he turned on his ally Sigtryggr. 611 00:50:43,720 --> 00:50:47,840 From this we assume we must prepare for hostilities. 612 00:50:49,280 --> 00:50:52,480 We fear he will turn his gaze northward 613 00:50:52,560 --> 00:50:57,040 and add Northumbria and Alba to his conquests. 614 00:50:58,480 --> 00:51:03,920 This is a moment to join as one 615 00:51:04,840 --> 00:51:08,200 and confront the threat from over-mighty Wessex 616 00:51:08,280 --> 00:51:13,680 before our lands are swallowed by this dream of England. 617 00:51:16,560 --> 00:51:19,320 -What say you, Lord Edmund of Jarrow? -Aye. 618 00:51:19,400 --> 00:51:22,200 -Aelfgar of Berwick? -I will swear also. 619 00:51:24,280 --> 00:51:25,240 What’s your name? 620 00:51:27,400 --> 00:51:29,240 Wihtgar, my lord. 621 00:51:30,280 --> 00:51:31,520 Wihtgar of Bebbanburg.