1 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:13,760 [Uhtred] I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:18,880 Aethelhelm has succeeded in starting a war between Saxon and Dane. 3 00:00:19,880 --> 00:00:21,720 But his treachery was discovered. 4 00:00:21,800 --> 00:00:23,320 Sigtryggr did not kill the queen. 5 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:25,320 It was the work of Aethelhelm’s men. 6 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,200 [Edward] He must be apprehended. 7 00:00:27,280 --> 00:00:29,840 [Uhtred] Seeking to weaken the Saxon forces, 8 00:00:29,920 --> 00:00:35,480 Sigtryggr marched boldly into battle and took the fight Aethelhelm’s men. 9 00:00:39,920 --> 00:00:42,360 But Edward’s arrival turned the tide. 10 00:00:43,160 --> 00:00:47,760 I rode for peace and Sigtryggr has repaid us with more bloodshed. 11 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:49,280 They must be saved! 12 00:00:49,520 --> 00:00:50,440 [all yell] 13 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:56,760 [Uhtred] While Aethelhelm escaped, Sigtryggr was taken prisoner. 14 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:59,040 You must accept the gift of baptism. 15 00:00:59,120 --> 00:01:00,320 -[Stiorra gasps] -I cannot. 16 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:03,400 [Uhtred] And I was given the gravest duty. 17 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:05,640 You must be the one to do it. 18 00:01:05,720 --> 00:01:08,040 [Uhtred] That Sigtryggr might reach Valhalla. 19 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:14,040 Brida’s desire for vengeance is as strong as ever. 20 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:14,960 [Pyrlig groans] 21 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:18,200 -Tell him I’m coming for him. -[exhales] 22 00:01:18,280 --> 00:01:21,480 [Uhtred] And a new threat has emerged in the north. 23 00:01:21,560 --> 00:01:24,800 King Constantin of Scotland has formed an alliance 24 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:29,680 with the lords of Northumbria, disputed territory he claims as his own. 25 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:34,840 This is a moment to join as one. 26 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:37,600 [Uhtred] Among them is my cousin Wihtgar, 27 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:41,520 who murdered his father to steal my birthright for himself. 28 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:45,840 Destiny is all! 29 00:01:48,240 --> 00:01:50,000 [slow hammering] 30 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:29,200 [inhales slowly] 31 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:30,320 [Wolland] My queen. 32 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:46,240 [Stiorra] Do not forget me on this, your final journey. 33 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:51,040 Your blade and my heart… will remain yours. 34 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:53,280 [Stiorra sobs softly] 35 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:57,080 [sniffles] 36 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:06,120 [sniffles] 37 00:03:08,960 --> 00:03:11,440 Tonight all love is buried. 38 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,200 [sniffles] 39 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:20,720 [exhales softly] 40 00:03:25,440 --> 00:03:27,480 [sobs softly] 41 00:03:46,080 --> 00:03:49,640 [crowd cheering] 42 00:04:04,440 --> 00:04:09,040 [Stiorra] Sigtryggr, you lived as a warrior! 43 00:04:09,120 --> 00:04:11,760 And you died… a king! 44 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:14,120 -[crowd cheering] -[woman] Sigtryggr! 45 00:04:15,320 --> 00:04:16,160 [Stiorra cries] 46 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:20,560 We should unite in grief. 47 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:23,160 My grief is that you lived and he did not. 48 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:24,200 Leave her be. 49 00:04:25,240 --> 00:04:27,240 [Stiorra] May we die as you did! 50 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:31,600 With honor in our hearts and laughter in our throats! 51 00:04:32,160 --> 00:04:35,240 -May you sail safely to Valhalla… -[crowd cheering] 52 00:04:35,320 --> 00:04:37,400 …where we will drink with you again! 53 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:39,160 We will meet again! 54 00:04:39,240 --> 00:04:40,560 To Valhalla! 55 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:42,120 To Sigtryggr! 56 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:43,600 [all cheering] To Sigtryggr! 57 00:04:45,400 --> 00:04:46,360 To Sigtryggr! 58 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:17,720 [panting] 59 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:26,960 [crowd clamoring] 60 00:05:33,320 --> 00:05:34,560 Have you seen Father? 61 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:39,520 The Warrior Priest of Rumcofa. 62 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:40,800 He showed great courage. 63 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:42,360 And made Osferth proud. 64 00:05:42,440 --> 00:05:44,880 I have heard of your bravery. Let us drink to it. 65 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:46,760 I bring news I do not wish to break. 66 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:49,320 Brida has struck again. 67 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:08,160 If he survives the night, he does so at God's mercy. 68 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:20,640 We’re all here, Pyrlig. You are with friends. 69 00:06:21,840 --> 00:06:26,320 Uhtred… she wants to punish you. 70 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:29,200 She will not rest. 71 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:34,600 [Pyrlig breathes heavily] 72 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:49,920 Fetch Aethelstan. We will need his guard. 73 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:53,840 We’ll hunt her down. We’ll kill her. 74 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:55,040 [inhales sharply] 75 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:08,400 [theme music playing] 76 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:50,120 -Have they found the witch? -No, Lord King. 77 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:52,560 And how does one woman hide from the Mercian Guard? 78 00:07:52,640 --> 00:07:55,200 I do not know, but Uhtred and his men will find her. 79 00:07:55,280 --> 00:07:57,080 And Aethelhelm, does he still wander my lands? 80 00:07:57,480 --> 00:08:00,320 Also no news as yet. Rumors he is heading south. 81 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:02,920 Of course he is. He will try to raise a rebellion. 82 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:06,480 [Pyrlig breathing deeply] 83 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:09,000 -[Edward] Can Pyrlig travel? -No. 84 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,320 Then we shall have to leave him here. 85 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:15,400 Is it wise to leave Eoferwic while Brida roams? 86 00:08:15,480 --> 00:08:18,760 It depends on your feelings towards Aethelhelm seizing Winchester. 87 00:08:20,360 --> 00:08:22,920 That will be his plan. We must get south. 88 00:08:23,440 --> 00:08:26,000 Was Aelfweard informed of Aethelhelm's treachery? 89 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:28,080 We felt that was news for you to break. 90 00:08:28,160 --> 00:08:30,720 Indeed, my son has been through far too much of late 91 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:33,360 and to hear of this would only wound him further. 92 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:36,520 Lord, I understand your reasons to leave, 93 00:08:37,440 --> 00:08:39,799 but I must stress I am concerned for Eoferwic. 94 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:41,679 You saw yourself the atmosphere is febrile. 95 00:08:41,760 --> 00:08:44,600 Indeed. How differently the Danes mark death. 96 00:08:44,679 --> 00:08:46,000 If we abandon Eoferwic, 97 00:08:46,080 --> 00:08:49,280 then our men who died defeating Sigtryggr will have done so for nothing. 98 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:52,320 Secure Eoferwic… 99 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:57,480 and we have the opportunity to foray further north, bring the entirety 100 00:08:57,560 --> 00:09:00,360 of Northumbria under your command, fulfil the dream of every Saxon-- 101 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:03,320 It will mean nothing if we lose Wessex to Aethelhelm. 102 00:09:04,720 --> 00:09:08,800 The people here are volatile, the mood not favorable. 103 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:11,280 Much pain is felt for the Lady Stiorra 104 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:13,720 and I fear her grief could ferment more trouble. 105 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:16,960 -Add Brida to that and-- -The air is poisoned. I understand. 106 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:25,240 If sympathy for the young widow is the problem, that can be resolved. 107 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:28,840 Summon Lord Uhtred. 108 00:09:38,080 --> 00:09:40,200 Do not ask. We did not find her. 109 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:42,080 Perhaps she’s left these lands. 110 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:45,640 Pyrlig could not have traveled far with his injuries. She’s still near. 111 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:48,520 She knows that to return to Eoferwic means certain death. 112 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:50,880 She’s ruthless, but she’s not foolish. 113 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:53,800 Rest the horses. We will ride out again. 114 00:09:55,280 --> 00:09:58,000 Uhtred, you are summoned to the King. 115 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:00,280 There is no news. That is the news. 116 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:02,720 Nonetheless, his word stands. Come. 117 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:05,280 [Uhtred sighs] 118 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:14,080 [Edward] Lord Uhtred. 119 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:16,400 I bring you nothing. 120 00:10:16,480 --> 00:10:19,920 No Brida, no Aethelhelm, no change in Pyrlig. 121 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,600 [Edward] How then are the Danes? 122 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:24,760 Danes of Eoferwic. 123 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:26,920 Since when have you cared for them? 124 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,600 Since I became their king. 125 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:34,240 I know it sounds a little strange. To rule Danes was not my expectation. 126 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:36,080 You’ve always coveted these lands. 127 00:10:36,160 --> 00:10:39,240 Indeed, but my hope was that a conquest would be peaceful, 128 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:41,480 that the people would live side by side. 129 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:44,200 That became difficult when you martyred their king. 130 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:50,160 Yes. I see the King's widow has a grief that would move the stoniest of hearts. 131 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:52,880 She’s young. She loved him very much. 132 00:10:52,960 --> 00:10:58,000 She has lost a great deal, her future, her status, her home. 133 00:10:58,080 --> 00:11:00,400 All of which she would forgo to have the man. 134 00:11:00,480 --> 00:11:02,760 Still, her grief could become a touchstone. 135 00:11:03,640 --> 00:11:06,320 Perhaps it is wise she hide it a little better. 136 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:08,800 That is impossible. 137 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:13,200 Perhaps then I can offer her a salve. 138 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:17,840 I need to take my household south, to sit again on the throne in Wessex. 139 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:20,000 -You fear Aethelhelm-- -I fear no one. 140 00:11:21,040 --> 00:11:23,400 But I suspect Aethelhelm will fuel dissent, 141 00:11:23,480 --> 00:11:25,440 which is why I need Eoferwic at peace. 142 00:11:25,520 --> 00:11:29,280 Tell that to Brida. I’m sure she will comply with your wishes. 143 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:32,720 I do not expect Brida to comply, but I would hope Stiorra might. 144 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:36,000 What is it you want her to do? 145 00:11:36,080 --> 00:11:39,640 Tell her to swear to me, publicly, to bring comfort to the Danes 146 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:41,840 that all is resolved between us. 147 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:45,120 The people here have endured too much for that. 148 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:47,200 We have all endured too much. 149 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:59,760 She could lead the Danes as your sister led in Mercia. 150 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,640 It could give her some purpose. It could restore something-- 151 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:07,640 As long as her purpose is not to lead them against me. 152 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:10,360 I do not think she has an appetite for rebellion. 153 00:12:13,680 --> 00:12:15,640 But she will not take a baptism. 154 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:18,760 My father ensured she was baptized as a girl, 155 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:20,320 so she is already saved. 156 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:22,320 I see no need to do that again. 157 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:27,400 I must be acknowledged as the true overlord of Eoferwic. 158 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:31,000 And in return, she has your protection? 159 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,960 -Yes. -[Uhtred] Then I will tell her to comply. 160 00:12:36,040 --> 00:12:37,240 Thank you, Lord King. 161 00:12:39,240 --> 00:12:42,400 It is an honor I know my daughter will not be expecting. 162 00:12:42,480 --> 00:12:47,280 If we cannot honor our greatest warriors, we cannot be great kings. 163 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:09,920 God is merciful. That is her horse. She will be close by. 164 00:13:10,480 --> 00:13:14,520 Wait here in case she returns to it. We will look for her. 165 00:13:42,240 --> 00:13:45,840 Lady Aelfwynn? It is you. You are Aelfwynn of Mercia. 166 00:13:48,760 --> 00:13:51,160 You, you confuse me for another. 167 00:13:51,240 --> 00:13:56,000 Surely not. I am, I am Glaedwine. I too am of Mercia. 168 00:13:56,520 --> 00:13:58,440 I was errand boy to your mother. 169 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:03,320 My heart grieves for your loss. 170 00:14:04,960 --> 00:14:08,400 If you did once serve my mother, then do as I ask and leave me alone. 171 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:10,040 My lady, are you in trouble? 172 00:14:11,920 --> 00:14:16,200 My grandmother would imprison me in a convent for my own safety. 173 00:14:16,920 --> 00:14:19,560 Then it is well that our paths have crossed, my lady. 174 00:14:20,240 --> 00:14:23,400 I have been tasked to serve you and to protect you. 175 00:14:23,480 --> 00:14:24,840 Tasked by whom? 176 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:28,040 Someone who cares for you very much. 177 00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:30,680 Cynlaef? He lives? 178 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:34,600 -He’s been searching for you. -I thought he was… 179 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:39,160 Well, let us make haste. I fear Lady Aelswith's guard are near. 180 00:14:39,640 --> 00:14:41,840 Where is he? Where’s Cynlaef? 181 00:14:41,920 --> 00:14:43,200 This way, my lady. 182 00:14:55,040 --> 00:14:58,320 [crowd speaking indistinctly] 183 00:14:58,400 --> 00:14:59,360 [Glaedwine] Go on. 184 00:15:13,840 --> 00:15:15,080 [Bresal] Lady Aelfwynn? 185 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:22,920 I thought you said Cynlaef was going to be here. 186 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,360 Never trust a handsome man, my lady Aelfwynn. 187 00:15:26,280 --> 00:15:29,240 They only want to hump you, or rob you. 188 00:15:36,400 --> 00:15:39,840 There. The elder is the man who approached me in Aegelesburg, 189 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:41,920 who offered me silver for Aelfwynn. 190 00:15:44,360 --> 00:15:46,720 We have met before, have we not? 191 00:15:46,800 --> 00:15:47,960 Lady Eadith. 192 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:50,280 One alehouse whore is much like another. 193 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:51,600 She is no whore. 194 00:15:51,680 --> 00:15:55,080 It is unwise to insult a lady who travels defended by Mercian Guard. 195 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:00,960 She's no friend of yours. 196 00:16:01,040 --> 00:16:04,800 She took silver from me in exchange for news of your whereabouts. 197 00:16:05,920 --> 00:16:10,320 Then may your charity be returned in exchange for Aelfwynn. 198 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:15,160 This is no business of yours, witch. 199 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:17,360 [Aelswith] Perhaps not of hers, 200 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:22,840 but as Aelfwynn is my granddaughter, it is most definitely business of mine. 201 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:29,800 Lady Aelswith, I did not recognize you. 202 00:16:30,360 --> 00:16:33,280 It is an honor to keep the company of your granddaughter. 203 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:39,360 You may keep the silver as reward for finding her. 204 00:16:57,000 --> 00:16:58,880 He was too reasonable. 205 00:16:58,960 --> 00:17:03,520 You underestimate how men crumble in the face of Alfred's widow. 206 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:08,360 Anyway, fear not, our guards are close. 207 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:11,800 [horse neighs] 208 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:22,280 [gasping] 209 00:17:22,359 --> 00:17:25,680 It would be ill-advised to cry out for help. 210 00:17:30,119 --> 00:17:32,359 [men speaking indistinctly] 211 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:39,680 I ask for just one moment! I wish only to speak to her as a brother! 212 00:17:39,760 --> 00:17:42,400 And yet the word of her father must come first. 213 00:17:45,280 --> 00:17:47,640 Please tell me Brida is your captive. 214 00:17:48,360 --> 00:17:49,200 I cannot. 215 00:17:49,280 --> 00:17:52,160 Then tell me she will be mine so that I may punish her. 216 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:56,000 She is the source of all our sorrows. 217 00:17:56,080 --> 00:17:57,400 Then do not think on her. 218 00:17:57,480 --> 00:18:01,080 Better to think on the one who started it than on the one who dealt the final blow. 219 00:18:01,160 --> 00:18:04,320 I’m in grief for Sigtryggr, too, and you know this. 220 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:09,480 You have been wronged by many things, but this anger will destroy you. 221 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:15,360 Destroy what? I am nothing. A wife to no one, a queen to nowhere. 222 00:18:15,440 --> 00:18:17,200 Yet you are still a daughter... 223 00:18:17,720 --> 00:18:20,880 with a father who would do anything to make this right. 224 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:26,200 I cannot raise the dead, but I can raise you from your grief. 225 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:28,560 I think you could find some solace in comfort. 226 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:31,960 -That is all I want, Father. -And so there is an offer. 227 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:36,720 Edward proposes that you be lady here and rule for him in his stead. 228 00:18:37,240 --> 00:18:40,400 You would not be queen, but Eoferwic would look to you. 229 00:18:40,480 --> 00:18:42,440 What does Edward want in return? 230 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:48,360 -You must swear allegiance and forgive-- -I do not forgive. I cannot in my heart. 231 00:18:48,440 --> 00:18:51,840 Then forgive with your mouth and let your heart keep silent. 232 00:18:51,920 --> 00:18:53,720 I am no more an oath-breaker than you are. 233 00:18:53,800 --> 00:18:56,000 Yes, but you are a woman alone and I am not. 234 00:18:56,080 --> 00:18:57,920 As your father, I can offer some protection. 235 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:00,200 -But the day will come-- -When you'll be called elsewhere 236 00:19:00,280 --> 00:19:04,000 and I will be left as a target, as was always true. 237 00:19:04,600 --> 00:19:06,800 Please, see that you need to do this. 238 00:19:07,400 --> 00:19:09,800 For you to thrive, I want you to accept. 239 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:20,760 Who are they? Why have they taken us? 240 00:19:20,840 --> 00:19:24,560 Your uncle wants you concealed so you do not threaten the Mercian throne. 241 00:19:25,160 --> 00:19:29,280 No, my son is shrewd 242 00:19:29,360 --> 00:19:32,320 and if he felt she was a threat, he would keep her close. 243 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:35,240 Not use hired men on the road. 244 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,880 Only a wealthy coward would pay men to… 245 00:19:41,200 --> 00:19:45,000 Oh, you foolish woman. 246 00:19:46,800 --> 00:19:48,000 Aethelhelm. 247 00:19:49,120 --> 00:19:51,720 He is as rich as he is cunning. 248 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:55,800 Only he would be so bold to arrange the seizing of a lady, 249 00:19:55,880 --> 00:19:58,560 a former queen and a… 250 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:03,200 Well, he did not know you were going to be here. 251 00:20:03,280 --> 00:20:06,880 -That is a great comfort. -What would Aethelhelm want with me? 252 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:12,040 I do not know, but I am certain I have no wish to find out. 253 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:14,360 [Aelfwynn] How do we resist? 254 00:20:14,840 --> 00:20:17,160 We have no weapons, no plan. 255 00:20:17,240 --> 00:20:20,200 That is not completely true. 256 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:30,000 People have come for my life on other occasions. 257 00:20:31,880 --> 00:20:36,200 Of course I am schooled in how to protect myself. 258 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:44,120 [Eadith and Aelfwynn laugh] 259 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:50,200 [crying] 260 00:20:52,840 --> 00:20:55,640 Aelfwynn, do not fear. 261 00:20:56,360 --> 00:21:00,840 They look at us and they see weak and feeble women, 262 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:03,720 but therein lies our strength. 263 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:09,240 Aethelhelm and his men are fools to underestimate us. 264 00:21:26,920 --> 00:21:31,400 [Yahya] We have pledged our allegiance. Why does the king not let us leave? 265 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:34,920 He is swinging his cock around. 266 00:21:35,600 --> 00:21:37,720 I’m not even certain he has a plan. 267 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:40,480 You think there will be war with Wessex? 268 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:41,920 No. 269 00:21:43,680 --> 00:21:46,040 Peace serves both kings better. 270 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:50,600 We stay here, kiss arses, go home. 271 00:21:50,680 --> 00:21:52,000 [door thuds] 272 00:21:56,160 --> 00:21:58,720 That old goat's not of Northumbria. 273 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:02,400 Just another lord whose balls hang lower than his coin purse. 274 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:05,840 Lord King. 275 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:07,640 [sighs] 276 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:19,600 They call me the Dane-humper, but I’m fairly sure they’re assassins. 277 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:22,920 [laughs] You Edward's ambassador? 278 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:26,320 I am from Wessex, yes. Lord Aethelhelm. 279 00:22:28,440 --> 00:22:29,880 Well, show me the gift. 280 00:22:32,080 --> 00:22:35,520 My humble apologies, Lord King, there is no gift. 281 00:22:37,040 --> 00:22:42,040 No toe of St. Cuthbert or bread from the Last Supper? 282 00:22:43,600 --> 00:22:48,800 The king is not sure you appreciate holy relics in Scotland. [laughs uneasily] 283 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:50,360 Hm. 284 00:22:51,680 --> 00:22:53,440 Did he tell you to say that? 285 00:22:54,800 --> 00:22:56,280 To insult me? 286 00:22:57,160 --> 00:22:59,360 Forgive me. I’m just the messenger. 287 00:23:01,360 --> 00:23:02,440 [Constantin chuckles] 288 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:07,360 I’ve heard of his conquest of Mercia. 289 00:23:09,600 --> 00:23:12,760 Does the treaty I made with Aethelflaed still stand? 290 00:23:14,360 --> 00:23:17,720 The king has not spoken to me of a treaty. 291 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:19,560 Then he intends to come north? 292 00:23:20,160 --> 00:23:23,080 Again, not something he has spoken of. 293 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:29,080 Why send an ambassador who claims to know nothing? 294 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:32,760 What game is this? 295 00:23:34,680 --> 00:23:38,120 Does he want me to cut your head off and send it back? 296 00:23:39,720 --> 00:23:40,680 [inhales sharply] 297 00:23:40,760 --> 00:23:46,560 Lord King, you seem to be a man who knows the quality of mercy. 298 00:23:47,680 --> 00:23:51,280 I therefore throw myself upon your compassion. 299 00:23:51,760 --> 00:23:54,920 [Aethelhelm] I come to give you fair warning. 300 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:56,000 Of? 301 00:23:57,160 --> 00:24:00,600 I fear King Edward's eye wanders northwards... 302 00:24:01,720 --> 00:24:04,360 to Northumbria and to Scotland. 303 00:24:06,480 --> 00:24:09,480 And these ambitions are not shared by me. 304 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:13,960 [laughs] 305 00:24:14,840 --> 00:24:17,480 So you’re telling me this out of the goodness of your heart. 306 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:18,840 No. 307 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:20,880 I do not need warning. 308 00:24:21,880 --> 00:24:24,080 We are already prepared. 309 00:24:25,040 --> 00:24:28,480 Half the lords of Northumbria are sworn to me. 310 00:24:28,560 --> 00:24:31,480 So if it is war you wish to avert, 311 00:24:31,960 --> 00:24:34,160 you have picked the wrong king to dissuade. 312 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:37,680 You misunderstand me. I do not come for peace. 313 00:24:38,480 --> 00:24:42,280 Well, what, then? What is this trickery? 314 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:45,160 It’s a bluff. 315 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:51,360 I know Edward is your family, husband to your daughter! 316 00:24:51,440 --> 00:24:52,640 And that… 317 00:24:54,880 --> 00:24:56,360 that is the thing. 318 00:24:58,200 --> 00:25:01,000 Forgive me, Lord King, for she was murdered! 319 00:25:03,960 --> 00:25:06,600 News of the queen's death had yet to reach my ears. 320 00:25:06,680 --> 00:25:11,760 Edward would have Wessex believe it was Danes. 321 00:25:16,880 --> 00:25:17,760 [sighs] 322 00:25:19,240 --> 00:25:20,240 [Constantin exhales] 323 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:28,880 So… 324 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:34,240 it is vengeance you seek? 325 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:36,080 Lord King, if I… 326 00:25:38,960 --> 00:25:42,960 The king is merciless in his pursuit of land. 327 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:45,680 You see that from his disposal of the ealdormen, 328 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:48,920 his behavior toward Sigtryggr. 329 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:54,560 He sees enemies everywhere, even in my grandson, his heir, 330 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:58,080 Aelfweard, a sweet Christian boy, 331 00:25:58,160 --> 00:26:02,640 whose ambitions would stretch no further than Wessex and Mercia. 332 00:26:02,720 --> 00:26:06,480 What plan are you trying to sell me, Lord Aethelhelm? 333 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:11,440 You help me raise rebellion against the king, 334 00:26:11,520 --> 00:26:15,480 we put my grandson on the throne in Wessex. 335 00:26:15,560 --> 00:26:21,760 Aelfweard, under my guidance, guarantees no incursions into Scotland. 336 00:26:22,400 --> 00:26:25,560 Your lands are safe, as are his. 337 00:26:27,840 --> 00:26:31,440 I have no interest in playing kingmaker in Saxon lands. 338 00:26:32,560 --> 00:26:34,160 One king is much like another. 339 00:26:34,240 --> 00:26:40,000 Which is why we would offer more than just a treaty. 340 00:26:40,480 --> 00:26:45,720 We would offer half the profits from the lands of Mercia 341 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:49,400 through a marriage bond to the Lady Aelfwynn. 342 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:57,360 The lands are prosperous and fertile, as is the girl. 343 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:03,880 Edward is dangerous and committed to expansion. 344 00:27:04,480 --> 00:27:09,080 He is haunted by this dream of his father’s, 345 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:14,200 to unite the kingdoms in one so-called England. 346 00:27:15,120 --> 00:27:17,480 If you do not strike now... 347 00:27:19,480 --> 00:27:21,840 the opportunity may not arise again. 348 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:24,160 [exhales softly] 349 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:46,600 Leave me to dwell on it and speak to my commanders. 350 00:27:52,160 --> 00:27:54,120 But do not go far. 351 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:58,600 You have intrigued me, Lord Aethelhelm. 352 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:02,000 And that is no inconsiderable feat. 353 00:28:08,040 --> 00:28:11,320 I can do it when they’re asleep. They will know nothing of it. 354 00:28:13,200 --> 00:28:16,600 We let them live, it will not be a guard chasing us. It will be an army. 355 00:28:16,680 --> 00:28:20,480 Killing royal women does not end well. This I know. 356 00:28:22,360 --> 00:28:25,840 But you are right. If we do not, we will be hunted. 357 00:28:31,200 --> 00:28:33,840 They are planning to kill us. 358 00:28:34,320 --> 00:28:36,120 We do not know that. 359 00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:40,040 We are too powerful to be left to tell the tale. 360 00:28:40,680 --> 00:28:43,600 They know what forces I can raise. 361 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:49,800 If we are going to act, it has to be now. 362 00:28:58,680 --> 00:29:00,000 I, um… 363 00:29:01,720 --> 00:29:02,680 [Aelfwynn] I must… 364 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:06,080 I have no polite word for it. 365 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:08,080 Take a piss? 366 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:09,920 [Bresal chuckles] 367 00:29:11,920 --> 00:29:13,880 That oak needs watering. 368 00:29:13,960 --> 00:29:15,840 Where she can be witnessed? 369 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:20,920 It wouldn't do well to deliver your cargo soiled, would it? 370 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:34,920 Walk. 371 00:29:41,000 --> 00:29:42,160 [softly] Now. 372 00:29:52,840 --> 00:29:54,760 [mouthing] 373 00:29:58,440 --> 00:30:01,320 -Where are you taking us? -Sit down. 374 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:03,320 To whom are we to be delivered? 375 00:30:04,800 --> 00:30:06,000 [Eadith] Answer me. 376 00:30:07,080 --> 00:30:08,400 Sit down. 377 00:30:09,400 --> 00:30:11,920 Or I will make you sit down. Huh? 378 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:14,200 -[Aelswith yells] -[Bresal screams] 379 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:15,240 [Bresal groaning] 380 00:30:18,600 --> 00:30:19,440 [Eadith screams] 381 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:21,400 [Bresal grunting] 382 00:30:22,240 --> 00:30:23,600 [Eadith screaming] 383 00:30:26,480 --> 00:30:27,800 Do not fight it! 384 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:28,760 [screams] 385 00:30:31,280 --> 00:30:32,400 [Eadith gasping] 386 00:30:32,480 --> 00:30:37,480 Death is the destiny of all men. 387 00:30:37,560 --> 00:30:38,640 [groans] 388 00:30:39,600 --> 00:30:41,000 [Eadith gasping] 389 00:30:41,080 --> 00:30:45,720 We are not men, and we are not so easy to kill! 390 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,280 [exhales sharply, then gasps] 391 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:48,520 [Bresal grunts] 392 00:30:48,600 --> 00:30:51,760 -[Aelswith panting] -[Eadith gasping] 393 00:30:51,840 --> 00:30:52,800 [Aelswith] Did you see? 394 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:59,000 I felt like Saint Michael the Archangel when he slew Satan's armies. 395 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:07,640 Begone or I shall slay you also! 396 00:31:13,560 --> 00:31:15,480 [hooves beating] 397 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:19,120 Aelfwynn! Run! 398 00:31:19,600 --> 00:31:23,720 -[yells] -[Aelfwynn screaming] 399 00:31:23,800 --> 00:31:28,120 No! Grandmother! Help me! Grandmother! 400 00:31:28,200 --> 00:31:29,320 [screams] 401 00:31:32,360 --> 00:31:33,760 [sobs] 402 00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:39,360 Have them prepare for a ceremony. 403 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:41,960 Invite whichever Danes are most appropriate. 404 00:31:42,040 --> 00:31:44,080 Stiorra can swear as they bear witness. 405 00:31:44,160 --> 00:31:46,560 It should calm the waters. It’s a wise plan. 406 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:50,160 Why is there not a place set for Lady Eadgifu? 407 00:31:51,840 --> 00:31:54,680 It was my understanding you had sent her away. 408 00:31:54,760 --> 00:31:56,080 No, that is not correct. 409 00:31:57,080 --> 00:32:01,960 Well, her servants were told not to unpack but to turn back. 410 00:32:06,640 --> 00:32:07,480 [door opens] 411 00:32:08,240 --> 00:32:10,800 -[Edward] Why did they not unpack? -My Lord. 412 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:21,720 My Lord, I am returning to Cent. 413 00:32:22,440 --> 00:32:25,000 I am not at ease here. 414 00:32:25,080 --> 00:32:27,480 My love, I would not bring you somewhere that was not safe. 415 00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:31,960 It is not any danger I fear. It is your wrath. 416 00:32:32,040 --> 00:32:33,200 [inhales sharply] 417 00:32:33,280 --> 00:32:37,760 So, please, let me on my way. It is for the best. 418 00:32:37,840 --> 00:32:39,200 Why do you flee me now? 419 00:32:39,280 --> 00:32:41,080 I’m not fleeing you. 420 00:32:42,840 --> 00:32:46,680 I am sparing you the trouble of sending me away. 421 00:32:51,160 --> 00:32:55,560 We have been both blessed and cursed. 422 00:32:58,000 --> 00:33:02,840 No, it cannot be. It shall not stand. There can be no more bastards. 423 00:33:02,920 --> 00:33:05,560 I understand, which is why I leave. 424 00:33:05,640 --> 00:33:07,000 Why do you speak so coldly? 425 00:33:07,080 --> 00:33:10,400 Would you have me weep and bawl? I am not a mewling babe. 426 00:33:13,240 --> 00:33:14,800 [sighs] 427 00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:16,560 I knew what I did 428 00:33:17,920 --> 00:33:18,760 and… 429 00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:24,640 I take my punishment proudly to give thanks to God 430 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:27,240 for the small time we have had together. 431 00:33:28,360 --> 00:33:29,400 I said… 432 00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:35,240 there can be no more bastards. 433 00:33:39,160 --> 00:33:41,600 God has blessed us. 434 00:33:43,400 --> 00:33:44,760 I know not why, but… 435 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:50,120 perhaps this is the reason we have suffered so much grief. 436 00:33:52,920 --> 00:33:56,320 Perhaps the taking of Aelflaed was part of this design. 437 00:34:00,640 --> 00:34:03,960 Perhaps he decided that we are to be wed. 438 00:34:05,920 --> 00:34:07,760 Let us fetch a priest. 439 00:34:09,840 --> 00:34:12,000 [Benedict in Latin] Love is patient and is… 440 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:14,560 The love kind. 441 00:34:15,040 --> 00:34:17,960 Love not copies. 442 00:34:18,040 --> 00:34:22,239 Not being boastful. Not arrogant. 443 00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:24,120 [in English] Amen. 444 00:34:27,400 --> 00:34:29,159 -So soon, Father? -Aelfweard. 445 00:34:29,239 --> 00:34:31,600 My mother replaced while she lies warm in her grave? 446 00:34:31,679 --> 00:34:33,760 God has sent us an unexpected blessing. 447 00:34:38,840 --> 00:34:40,560 So I am to be replaced also. 448 00:34:41,679 --> 00:34:43,080 Aelfweard, return. 449 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:44,840 I command you come back here! 450 00:34:44,920 --> 00:34:47,120 Allow him to grieve his mother. 451 00:34:53,679 --> 00:34:55,280 Find him. Comfort him. 452 00:34:56,600 --> 00:34:58,159 But remind him of his duty. 453 00:34:58,639 --> 00:35:01,480 I shall not stomach a disobedient child. 454 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:17,520 [crying] 455 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:17,320 I have been asked to comfort you. 456 00:36:18,360 --> 00:36:20,040 There is no comfort, Father. 457 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:24,360 The king loves you. 458 00:36:25,040 --> 00:36:27,400 Talk with him and you will know it. 459 00:36:28,280 --> 00:36:30,080 His actions speak differently. 460 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:37,760 He does not want me to be king, and he felt no love for my poor mother. 461 00:36:40,920 --> 00:36:45,400 What can I do, child, heal your spirit, hm? 462 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:50,400 Seek help from me and you will find it. 463 00:36:51,480 --> 00:36:53,480 There is one thing, but you will refuse. 464 00:36:54,040 --> 00:36:55,040 [Benedict] Ask. 465 00:37:01,960 --> 00:37:03,320 I need to travel from here. 466 00:37:03,400 --> 00:37:07,560 If I journey with a priest, I am less likely to be questioned or troubled. 467 00:37:07,640 --> 00:37:08,760 Journey to where? 468 00:37:09,880 --> 00:37:11,280 To join my grandfather. 469 00:37:14,960 --> 00:37:16,360 I cannot help you. 470 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:19,280 I do not know where he is. 471 00:37:20,840 --> 00:37:21,960 But I do. 472 00:37:23,200 --> 00:37:24,400 I know how to find him, 473 00:37:25,000 --> 00:37:27,360 I know which men he pays and who to ask. 474 00:37:28,400 --> 00:37:31,200 I only request that I do not travel to him alone. 475 00:37:31,760 --> 00:37:35,560 Much as I seek to soothe your troubles, I urge you to stay. 476 00:37:36,200 --> 00:37:38,560 And I would urge you to pay your debt to my grandfather. 477 00:37:38,640 --> 00:37:42,600 He tells me of those who are his men, who owe him favors. 478 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:45,760 I am not Lord Aethelhelm's man. 479 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:48,560 Would the king see it that way? 480 00:37:49,800 --> 00:37:51,360 If I told him of the debt… 481 00:37:55,480 --> 00:37:57,560 -[Uhtred] Are you prepared? -[Stiorra] No. 482 00:37:57,640 --> 00:38:02,280 -Why must I be paraded like a prize? -It is a show of unity, nothing more. 483 00:38:02,360 --> 00:38:04,880 Do this one thing and it is over. 484 00:38:04,960 --> 00:38:07,240 You can resume your life here, live as a lady. 485 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:12,000 I know how hard this is, 486 00:38:12,720 --> 00:38:15,320 but pride is what drove Brida to the darkness. 487 00:38:15,920 --> 00:38:16,800 [exhales] 488 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:20,760 [men speaking indistinctly] 489 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:49,560 [Aldhelm] Kneel before your king. 490 00:38:50,840 --> 00:38:51,800 [Stiorra inhales] 491 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:57,960 I know that it is wise for me to kneel. 492 00:38:59,920 --> 00:39:01,400 But my heart will not allow it. 493 00:39:01,480 --> 00:39:04,120 -[crowd murmuring] -[Stiorra cries] 494 00:39:08,040 --> 00:39:09,040 I am sorry. 495 00:39:10,080 --> 00:39:12,200 [Edward] I was told you were agreed. 496 00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:14,160 I was trying to honor my father's wish. 497 00:39:14,840 --> 00:39:17,640 But to honor him is to dishonor my husband. 498 00:39:17,720 --> 00:39:20,720 And it is a destruction of everything we have built here in Eoferwic. 499 00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:23,480 I do not believe you will let Danes live here in peace. 500 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:26,520 If you will not show loyalty to the king, then you will face the consequence. 501 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:29,400 -Do not do this. -You have done this to humiliate me. 502 00:39:30,920 --> 00:39:33,560 I returned to you your dignity. You would have lived in comfort. 503 00:39:33,640 --> 00:39:35,640 The only thing I want you cannot give to me. 504 00:39:35,720 --> 00:39:37,480 -Stiorra, this is foolish-- -No! 505 00:39:38,360 --> 00:39:41,160 I will not crumble just to be protected. 506 00:39:41,240 --> 00:39:42,520 I will be free. 507 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:48,160 And if that freedom is only to face the executioner’s blade, then so be it! 508 00:39:48,240 --> 00:39:49,720 -I shall join my husband. -No! 509 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:51,840 Lord King, you gave your word on the battlefield 510 00:39:51,920 --> 00:39:53,200 that her life would be spared. 511 00:39:57,560 --> 00:40:01,200 You and all who follow you are to be exiled from Eoferwic. 512 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:03,920 Those who wish to stay live at my behest! 513 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:10,440 But if you are not gone by sunset... 514 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,360 I will not be so generous. 515 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:18,480 -Stiorra! -Bring Rognvaldr to me! Have him kneel! 516 00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:20,640 Put a sword to his throat if he does not! 517 00:40:21,440 --> 00:40:24,480 Give me time. I can make this right. Rognvaldr will betray you. 518 00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:26,200 -You know this-- -Then I shall execute him 519 00:40:26,280 --> 00:40:29,240 and find another and another and another 520 00:40:29,320 --> 00:40:32,360 until I can turn my back on this wretched town forever. 521 00:40:33,040 --> 00:40:34,680 I advise you do the same. 522 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:49,080 Stiorra. 523 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:52,600 Edward now offers Eoferwic to Rognvaldr. 524 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:55,160 You want this for your people? 525 00:40:59,480 --> 00:41:03,600 He will make war, take tribute, use the children as his slaves, 526 00:41:03,680 --> 00:41:06,040 just as he meant to when he brought Brida here. 527 00:41:06,880 --> 00:41:09,240 You give this to him, you undo all we have fought for. 528 00:41:09,320 --> 00:41:12,760 He abuses the people and the people leave in search of their true queen. 529 00:41:12,840 --> 00:41:15,400 Rognvaldr will rule nothing. They shall come to me. 530 00:41:16,680 --> 00:41:20,720 Please do not lose everything in a futile pursuit of dignity. 531 00:41:20,800 --> 00:41:21,840 I am your daughter. 532 00:41:21,920 --> 00:41:24,560 I was bred to follow honor. 533 00:41:24,640 --> 00:41:27,040 Do not make me do things that you would not. 534 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:30,720 Swearing to the Saxons pulled you from your destiny, 535 00:41:30,800 --> 00:41:34,400 made you the plaything of Brida and the arseling of the House of Wessex. 536 00:41:34,480 --> 00:41:36,880 -What? -That fate will not be mine. 537 00:41:44,280 --> 00:41:45,240 [sword rasps] 538 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,800 [guard] Hey, drop your sword! 539 00:41:51,880 --> 00:41:55,960 -Please go to her. Speak with her. -She will not listen to me. 540 00:41:56,840 --> 00:41:59,400 Her heart is broken, as is her spirit. 541 00:42:00,480 --> 00:42:03,640 -I will pray for her instead. -Why is she doing this? 542 00:42:04,120 --> 00:42:06,040 What made her so headstrong? 543 00:42:06,120 --> 00:42:08,640 -Do you really not know? -[footsteps] 544 00:42:10,040 --> 00:42:13,040 Lord, it’s Brida. 545 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,640 -[guard] She has a message for you. -Speak it. 546 00:42:32,720 --> 00:42:34,760 [guard] It was to meet at Loidis. 547 00:42:35,280 --> 00:42:36,280 Come alone. 548 00:42:36,360 --> 00:42:37,960 That’s it? Loidis? Nothing more? 549 00:42:38,040 --> 00:42:40,840 -No. -I know where she is. 550 00:42:40,920 --> 00:42:44,200 Lord... Lord, do not do this alone. It’s a trap. 551 00:42:44,280 --> 00:42:45,600 Of course it is a trap. 552 00:42:45,680 --> 00:42:48,480 Our destinies have been entwined since we were children. 553 00:42:48,560 --> 00:42:51,320 Either she kills me or I kill her. 554 00:42:55,600 --> 00:42:57,280 Take a moment to consider this. 555 00:42:57,920 --> 00:43:00,480 Oh, believe me, it has been on my mind a long while. 556 00:43:00,560 --> 00:43:02,480 Kill her and her death will haunt you. 557 00:43:03,360 --> 00:43:05,120 Instead you can choose compassion. 558 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:08,160 I have compassion for the innocents she kills. 559 00:43:08,240 --> 00:43:12,120 -If I had taken her life before then-- -It is not our place to reason why. 560 00:43:12,880 --> 00:43:15,520 Only to forgive Brida in spite of it. 561 00:43:16,240 --> 00:43:18,160 Hate only begets more hate. 562 00:43:18,240 --> 00:43:21,600 Every death she has caused since I spared her at Tettenhall 563 00:43:21,680 --> 00:43:23,160 is blood on my hands. 564 00:43:23,240 --> 00:43:26,640 Then you must absolve her of blame and yourself. 565 00:43:27,640 --> 00:43:29,440 Or you will never find peace. 566 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:33,480 Swear to me. Swear to me you will not kill her. 567 00:43:33,560 --> 00:43:36,400 Take her captive. Make her face those she has wronged. 568 00:43:36,920 --> 00:43:38,360 Father, do not kill her. 569 00:43:41,000 --> 00:43:43,040 I will take no pleasure in it. 570 00:43:44,440 --> 00:43:46,640 It is just the way things must be. 571 00:43:50,680 --> 00:43:51,600 Open the gates! 572 00:43:52,120 --> 00:43:53,240 [horse neighs] 573 00:44:05,800 --> 00:44:07,800 Good, you are both here. 574 00:44:07,880 --> 00:44:11,480 Lord King, I think our discussions would be wisest had between the two of us-- 575 00:44:11,560 --> 00:44:16,400 We've agreed the principles. Lord Wihtgar here will help us with the practicalities. 576 00:44:16,480 --> 00:44:20,280 You will escort Lord Aethelhelm to your fortress as a guest. 577 00:44:20,360 --> 00:44:24,160 There he will prepare the betrothal and await my arrival. 578 00:44:25,200 --> 00:44:29,720 You will give him every courtesy because he has promised me much 579 00:44:29,800 --> 00:44:33,440 and would not be so foolish as to not deliver. 580 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:37,560 We swore allegiance to you, Lord King, not… 581 00:44:37,640 --> 00:44:39,280 Lord Wihtgar... 582 00:44:39,800 --> 00:44:41,920 I cannot place you. 583 00:44:43,400 --> 00:44:48,480 I'm presuming your fortress is one of strategic use. 584 00:44:48,560 --> 00:44:50,160 You’ve probably heard of it. 585 00:44:51,200 --> 00:44:52,520 It's called Bebbanburg. 586 00:44:55,000 --> 00:45:00,440 You are the man that torments Uhtred? [chuckles] 587 00:45:01,840 --> 00:45:06,000 [laughing] 588 00:45:07,120 --> 00:45:11,680 I had expected someone different. 589 00:45:11,760 --> 00:45:12,960 [laughing] 590 00:46:39,600 --> 00:46:40,680 [Uhtred] Brida! 591 00:46:47,760 --> 00:46:49,080 Show yourself! 592 00:47:08,480 --> 00:47:09,680 You dig your own grave? 593 00:47:12,960 --> 00:47:13,960 Mine 594 00:47:14,960 --> 00:47:15,960 or yours. 595 00:47:17,200 --> 00:47:18,160 I’m prepared. 596 00:47:19,480 --> 00:47:21,360 Either way, it ends where it began. 597 00:47:31,800 --> 00:47:33,560 It did not have to be this way. 598 00:47:35,600 --> 00:47:36,440 Funny. 599 00:47:37,560 --> 00:47:40,240 That’s what your son said when he begged to keep his balls. 600 00:47:46,120 --> 00:47:47,920 -[Uhtred yells] -[Brida grunting] 601 00:47:53,280 --> 00:47:54,200 [both yell] 602 00:47:58,000 --> 00:47:58,880 [exhales sharply] 603 00:47:58,960 --> 00:48:00,840 [both yell] 604 00:48:15,480 --> 00:48:16,320 [pants] 605 00:48:19,920 --> 00:48:22,280 [both yell and grunt] 606 00:48:29,720 --> 00:48:31,080 [whimpers] 607 00:48:31,760 --> 00:48:34,640 [Brida grunting] 608 00:48:36,680 --> 00:48:38,360 [pants and yells] 609 00:48:47,400 --> 00:48:51,160 [panting] 610 00:48:51,240 --> 00:48:54,320 [crying] 611 00:48:56,000 --> 00:48:58,720 [panting] 612 00:48:58,800 --> 00:49:01,040 [Brida] At some point, I will see you on the battlefield. 613 00:49:01,120 --> 00:49:02,440 I won’t hesitate to kill you. 614 00:49:03,560 --> 00:49:05,440 It does not mean you do not love me. 615 00:49:05,520 --> 00:49:06,840 [chuckles] 616 00:49:06,920 --> 00:49:09,280 Uhtred! Give me death. 617 00:49:09,360 --> 00:49:11,120 Vibeke is waiting for me. 618 00:49:11,200 --> 00:49:12,040 [Uhtred yells] 619 00:49:12,720 --> 00:49:13,600 [both grunting] 620 00:49:24,600 --> 00:49:25,840 Stop this! It is over. 621 00:49:25,920 --> 00:49:27,440 It is never over! 622 00:49:28,240 --> 00:49:29,560 [both screaming] 623 00:49:29,640 --> 00:49:32,280 [both grunting] 624 00:49:32,360 --> 00:49:33,440 [Brida gasps] 625 00:49:33,520 --> 00:49:34,480 [screams] 626 00:49:36,600 --> 00:49:37,960 [Uhtred grunting] 627 00:49:40,760 --> 00:49:42,800 [gasps and pants] 628 00:49:44,080 --> 00:49:44,960 Uhtred. 629 00:49:45,040 --> 00:49:46,880 Uhtred, kill me. Come on! 630 00:49:47,440 --> 00:49:49,840 Come on. You must kill me. I have nothing left to live for! 631 00:49:49,920 --> 00:49:52,800 -[Uhtred grunts] -I won't stop, Uhtred. 632 00:49:54,440 --> 00:49:57,000 [sobs] 633 00:50:03,600 --> 00:50:06,160 [Brida] Something has died within me, Uhtred. 634 00:50:06,240 --> 00:50:09,080 What are you waiting for? Kill me, please. 635 00:50:09,920 --> 00:50:10,920 No! [pants] 636 00:50:12,600 --> 00:50:13,880 I will not kill you. 637 00:50:16,120 --> 00:50:20,760 If my son could forgive you after what you have done to him… 638 00:50:20,840 --> 00:50:23,480 [Uhtred panting] 639 00:50:26,240 --> 00:50:28,000 …then I must do the same. 640 00:50:28,080 --> 00:50:31,760 No. No, come on. No, do it. Do it, you coward. 641 00:50:31,840 --> 00:50:34,320 Do it. Do as I ask for. Send me to Valhalla. 642 00:50:34,400 --> 00:50:36,440 -Do it! -[grunts] No! 643 00:50:37,040 --> 00:50:39,600 To kill you would be to kill part of myself! 644 00:50:40,200 --> 00:50:41,800 We were bound as one! 645 00:50:44,840 --> 00:50:46,120 We were the same. 646 00:50:47,480 --> 00:50:50,040 As there was hope before, there can be hope again. 647 00:50:53,920 --> 00:50:54,840 How? 648 00:50:58,360 --> 00:50:59,640 We can’t go back. 649 00:51:01,880 --> 00:51:04,680 Everything good we ever had is destroyed. 650 00:51:07,320 --> 00:51:09,000 There’s nothing left, Uhtred. 651 00:51:09,560 --> 00:51:10,800 [Uhtred sniffles] 652 00:51:10,880 --> 00:51:12,560 You’re talking through your arse. 653 00:51:13,720 --> 00:51:16,680 Now you sound like the girl who I chased through these woods 654 00:51:16,760 --> 00:51:19,400 and humped amongst these trees. 655 00:51:19,480 --> 00:51:20,320 [chuckles] 656 00:51:23,120 --> 00:51:24,640 The girl that I loved. 657 00:51:27,200 --> 00:51:28,560 She’s there still. 658 00:51:29,360 --> 00:51:30,400 Is she? 659 00:51:33,360 --> 00:51:34,680 I can’t find her. 660 00:51:37,200 --> 00:51:39,800 [sniffles, exhales sharply] 661 00:51:40,440 --> 00:51:42,640 [pants] 662 00:51:44,000 --> 00:51:45,080 I will help you. 663 00:51:46,320 --> 00:51:47,880 [Uhtred exhales and sniffles] 664 00:51:48,360 --> 00:51:49,400 Trust me. 665 00:52:03,800 --> 00:52:04,640 [chuckles] 666 00:52:13,280 --> 00:52:14,880 -[arrow whooshes] -[Brida gasps] 667 00:52:22,800 --> 00:52:24,360 [somber music playing] 668 00:52:30,840 --> 00:52:32,080 -[arrow breaks] -[Brida gasps] 669 00:52:33,080 --> 00:52:33,920 [softly] Brida. 670 00:52:36,760 --> 00:52:37,760 What have you done?! 671 00:52:37,840 --> 00:52:39,960 Only what you could not! 672 00:52:47,720 --> 00:52:48,880 [softly] I'm sorry. 673 00:52:50,840 --> 00:52:51,680 I… 674 00:52:54,400 --> 00:52:55,400 I'm cold. 675 00:52:55,880 --> 00:52:57,000 No. 676 00:52:58,360 --> 00:52:59,400 [grunts and pants] 677 00:53:12,960 --> 00:53:14,080 Ragnar. 678 00:53:20,160 --> 00:53:21,120 Brida. 679 00:53:23,360 --> 00:53:24,440 [sobs] No! 680 00:53:27,600 --> 00:53:28,680 Brida! 681 00:53:34,440 --> 00:53:35,640 Brida... [sobs deeply] 682 00:53:43,080 --> 00:53:45,920 [Uhtred sobs]