1 00:01:17,286 --> 00:01:19,197 That was impressive. 2 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:21,662 I modified the Frankish weapon. 3 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:23,705 It has a much greater range now. 4 00:01:23,792 --> 00:01:26,659 The Franks will not expect to be attacked by their own weapon. 5 00:01:38,807 --> 00:01:40,468 Bjorn must have murdered our Berserker. 6 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:42,425 It's a pity. 7 00:01:42,519 --> 00:01:44,101 It doesn't matter. 8 00:01:44,187 --> 00:01:46,178 Really? How can you say so? 9 00:01:46,315 --> 00:01:48,181 Because we have eyes in Ragnar's household. 10 00:01:49,026 --> 00:01:51,688 Anything we need to know, we'll find out. 11 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:53,857 Bjorn's weakness. Ragnar's weakness. 12 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:55,445 The time to strike. 13 00:01:55,532 --> 00:01:56,693 Through Torvi? 14 00:01:56,825 --> 00:01:57,986 Of course, through Torvi. 15 00:01:58,368 --> 00:01:59,699 Otherwise, I'll kill her child. 16 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,777 She knows I'll do it, too. 17 00:02:09,046 --> 00:02:11,208 Lagertha must never know what we did. 18 00:02:15,469 --> 00:02:17,210 Who would tell her, hmm? 19 00:02:21,183 --> 00:02:23,174 What were you two talking about? 20 00:02:23,852 --> 00:02:26,890 Erlendur was telling me how he has forgiven Torvi for leaving him. 21 00:02:28,398 --> 00:02:29,638 - Really? - Hmm. 22 00:02:33,403 --> 00:02:36,065 That young man still surprises me sometimes. 23 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:40,399 I, too, have a surprise. 24 00:02:45,582 --> 00:02:47,414 I am with child. 25 00:02:51,338 --> 00:02:53,079 That makes me so very happy. 26 00:02:53,215 --> 00:02:54,330 Me, too. 27 00:02:54,925 --> 00:02:56,586 More than I can say. 28 00:02:57,594 --> 00:02:59,505 Although it is still early days. 29 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:02,592 Marry me, Lagertha. 30 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:07,059 Marry me. I have always known that we were fated to be together. 31 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:10,770 Lagertha? 32 00:03:14,945 --> 00:03:17,061 - I'm sorry. - Don't be sorry. 33 00:03:18,281 --> 00:03:20,022 Don't ever be sorry. 34 00:03:20,117 --> 00:03:22,108 Say that you'll marry me. 35 00:03:32,838 --> 00:03:34,169 Who is he? 36 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:36,501 You heard. 37 00:03:36,591 --> 00:03:38,332 He's a king. 38 00:03:38,427 --> 00:03:40,885 From Tamdrup, wherever that is. 39 00:03:41,471 --> 00:03:43,212 And you trust him? 40 00:03:43,306 --> 00:03:44,387 No. 41 00:03:45,350 --> 00:03:47,307 I don't trust him either. 42 00:03:51,773 --> 00:03:54,185 Why do you not care for your daughter, Siggy? 43 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:58,478 I care for her. 44 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:01,814 She just reminds me of things I'd rather forget. 45 00:04:02,159 --> 00:04:05,652 What kind of man takes a mother away from her child? 46 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:10,827 You tell me. 47 00:04:11,877 --> 00:04:13,993 You tried to take me away from my mother. 48 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:17,838 That is not the way it went. 49 00:04:18,633 --> 00:04:21,500 If you remember, your mother left me. 50 00:04:24,014 --> 00:04:26,676 You left me. 51 00:04:34,816 --> 00:04:37,023 It is not easy being a father. 52 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,601 It is even harder being a husband. 53 00:04:41,323 --> 00:04:43,314 Maybe I have failed at both. 54 00:04:46,244 --> 00:04:47,279 No. 55 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,236 I need a bit more slack on the sail. 56 00:04:49,331 --> 00:04:51,914 I have definitely failed at being a husband. 57 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:54,329 Need a hand? 58 00:04:54,419 --> 00:04:55,875 Take more than that. 59 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:58,082 No, three will do. 60 00:05:00,592 --> 00:05:02,128 - Bring it here. - Where do you think? 61 00:05:02,219 --> 00:05:04,301 I want that close to me. 62 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:06,128 Why would we? 63 00:05:06,598 --> 00:05:07,804 Oil these oars! 64 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,175 How many boats and men do you have? 65 00:05:11,269 --> 00:05:13,010 More? No, take more. 66 00:05:13,104 --> 00:05:14,970 Take one more. I will go get one. Do you have enough? 67 00:05:15,065 --> 00:05:16,521 Twenty boats. 68 00:05:17,526 --> 00:05:19,108 About 600 men. 69 00:05:20,612 --> 00:05:23,855 I told Ragnar mine is a small kingdom 70 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,156 for now. 71 00:05:26,743 --> 00:05:27,858 Better for the night. 72 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:30,820 And when will they arrive? 73 00:05:31,957 --> 00:05:34,244 They must already be on their way. 74 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:37,747 My brother, Halfdan, is bringing them. 75 00:05:37,963 --> 00:05:39,249 Bring him on board. Can you fill these? 76 00:05:39,339 --> 00:05:40,921 Is your brother like you? 77 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:42,915 No. 78 00:05:44,261 --> 00:05:45,843 He's much worse. 79 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,423 He's much worse! 80 00:05:51,768 --> 00:05:53,759 You have such ambitions. 81 00:05:54,521 --> 00:05:56,262 What else is there? 82 00:05:56,690 --> 00:06:01,309 What are we here for except to achieve fame, just like your father? 83 00:06:02,696 --> 00:06:06,405 Isn't that what you want too, Bjorn Lothbrok? 84 00:06:06,491 --> 00:06:07,822 Be honest. 85 00:06:07,909 --> 00:06:09,445 You don't know me. 86 00:06:11,288 --> 00:06:15,623 And fame won't make your small kingdom any bigger. 87 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:31,759 Rider! 88 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:38,394 How many are there? 89 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:43,104 Open the gates! 90 00:06:48,450 --> 00:06:49,690 Werferth. 91 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:54,904 We are met to decide how to deal with Mercia. 92 00:06:55,916 --> 00:06:58,749 Now, I am almost decided that the only way now 93 00:06:58,835 --> 00:07:02,248 is a full-scale invasion of their kingdom. 94 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:05,206 And, yet, if there were some other way of 95 00:07:05,342 --> 00:07:08,175 restoring Queen Kwenthrith to her throne, 96 00:07:08,303 --> 00:07:09,839 I think we must explore it. 97 00:07:09,971 --> 00:07:12,133 Have you any more idea of the identity 98 00:07:12,265 --> 00:07:14,427 of the nobleman you knew as "W"? 99 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:16,178 Let me help you please, Sire. 100 00:07:16,811 --> 00:07:18,848 The warring factions of my kingdom 101 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:22,523 are always known by the first letter of their leader's name. 102 00:07:22,609 --> 00:07:24,520 "W" stands for Wigstan. 103 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:26,356 He has royal blood, 104 00:07:26,488 --> 00:07:29,776 as well as being one of the most powerful warlords in Mercia. 105 00:07:29,866 --> 00:07:31,652 Yet, he is obviously not part of the Ruling Council. 106 00:07:32,035 --> 00:07:36,029 No. Wigstan would find it unbearable to belong to any group. 107 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:38,454 His interests are always personal. 108 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:40,123 Then you don't trust him? 109 00:07:40,335 --> 00:07:41,621 Trust him? 110 00:07:41,711 --> 00:07:45,295 My Lord, no one should ever trust Wigstan. 111 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:47,874 So there is no dealing with him? 112 00:07:48,009 --> 00:07:49,625 Absolutely not! 113 00:07:49,719 --> 00:07:52,632 The only way forward, the only choice now, 114 00:07:52,722 --> 00:07:57,967 is for both of you noble kings to raise your armies and invade Mercia 115 00:07:58,061 --> 00:08:02,396 and rid my kingdom of all the factions who want to ruin me! 116 00:08:02,482 --> 00:08:03,643 Me! 117 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,815 The only legitimate ruler of that poor, 118 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:08,060 ravaged, raped and abused land. 119 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:11,237 I agree with the Queen. 120 00:08:13,076 --> 00:08:15,317 There is no other choice now. 121 00:08:17,372 --> 00:08:18,407 Huh. 122 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:21,498 So it seems. 123 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,994 Very well. We shall take your advice. 124 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:51,770 Wife, 125 00:08:53,116 --> 00:08:54,527 come to bed. 126 00:08:56,953 --> 00:08:58,239 I said... 127 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:00,407 No. 128 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:05,875 Why not? 129 00:09:07,630 --> 00:09:09,291 I don't want to. 130 00:09:16,598 --> 00:09:18,965 Very well. 131 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:24,470 Then go sleep with my father, 132 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:26,642 you whore! 133 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:28,644 Yes, yes, and why don't you go 134 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,688 and sleep with your mistress, the Queen? 135 00:09:30,779 --> 00:09:33,567 Gives you another reason to flagellate yourself! 136 00:09:34,699 --> 00:09:35,734 Go on. Hit me. 137 00:09:35,825 --> 00:09:38,533 Hit me if it pleases you, husband. 138 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:42,454 But it makes no difference, either to you or me. 139 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:50,087 You are husband to me in name only, as I am wife to you. 140 00:09:51,424 --> 00:09:54,712 But you're otherwise free to do as you will. 141 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:23,779 We had an argument. 142 00:10:23,873 --> 00:10:25,159 Aethelwulf? 143 00:10:25,250 --> 00:10:27,241 He called me your whore, 144 00:10:27,335 --> 00:10:31,249 which I am and have freely chosen to be. 145 00:10:36,427 --> 00:10:38,293 Do you want me to leave? 146 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:55,936 This was my wife's ring. 147 00:10:57,282 --> 00:10:59,489 My wife died in childbirth. 148 00:11:00,076 --> 00:11:02,989 I cannot tell you the pain of it. 149 00:11:03,413 --> 00:11:07,372 And I was resolved never to marry again. 150 00:11:08,376 --> 00:11:11,585 But I would like you to wear it 151 00:11:16,134 --> 00:11:17,499 if you will. 152 00:11:31,441 --> 00:11:33,808 I cannot wait to take control of my northern lands 153 00:11:33,943 --> 00:11:35,274 and set up my own court. 154 00:11:35,403 --> 00:11:37,940 You have some business here first, remember? 155 00:11:38,323 --> 00:11:40,360 Some family business. 156 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:41,656 I know. 157 00:11:41,784 --> 00:11:45,322 A man can dream, can he not, of dancing naked on the sand? 158 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:47,787 In any case, my father needs you. 159 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:51,409 He needs a strong man to support him and to guide him. 160 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:54,002 He has Count Odo. 161 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:55,666 I don't like Count Odo. 162 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:57,334 Nor do I trust him. 163 00:11:57,967 --> 00:12:01,585 Of course, it's possible that he could die in the fighting. 164 00:12:01,679 --> 00:12:03,761 Slain by some unknown assailant. 165 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:06,966 And then the Emperor would just have to rely more on you. 166 00:12:07,810 --> 00:12:09,801 Only a coward 167 00:12:11,314 --> 00:12:15,023 kills a man by stabbing him in the back. 168 00:12:15,151 --> 00:12:16,812 That is what a Viking would say. 169 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:19,110 But you are no longer a Viking. 170 00:12:19,197 --> 00:12:22,235 In Frankia, we do certain things differently. 171 00:12:22,325 --> 00:12:25,192 That is something you'll have to learn, my love. 172 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:28,404 Something you'll certainly have to learn. 173 00:12:51,854 --> 00:12:54,266 You asked for a private audience. 174 00:12:57,610 --> 00:12:58,771 Why? 175 00:12:58,861 --> 00:13:00,727 Your Highness, forgive me, 176 00:13:00,822 --> 00:13:03,189 I am reluctant to discuss matters 177 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:05,733 which relate directly to my superior. 178 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:07,488 You mean Count Odo? 179 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:11,033 Then absolve yourself of any guilt 180 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:13,372 and just say what you have to say. 181 00:13:13,835 --> 00:13:17,954 Highness, I am troubled that you always trust his word. 182 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:19,871 Why? 183 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:23,379 Should... Should I not trust his word? 184 00:13:23,970 --> 00:13:26,462 Because he is not always worth believing. 185 00:13:27,140 --> 00:13:30,383 Why, pray, is he not worth believing? 186 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:32,558 Because he is ambitious. 187 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:35,307 Ambitious beyond ambitious. 188 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,855 So that even an Emperor's crown 189 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:40,191 would not sit untidily upon his head. 190 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:50,531 An Emperor's crown? 191 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,075 I cannot believe it. 192 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,877 What... What are you saying? 193 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:02,047 Do... Do you have any proof of this? 194 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,339 I have the word of his mistress. 195 00:14:04,927 --> 00:14:06,463 And, as Your Highness knows, 196 00:14:06,554 --> 00:14:10,047 a man will always divulge the truth first to his mistress, 197 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:14,468 and only afterwards, if at all, to his wife. 198 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:16,891 Very well. 199 00:14:18,149 --> 00:14:20,561 Let me talk to his mistress. 200 00:14:31,496 --> 00:14:32,986 For God's sake! 201 00:14:33,081 --> 00:14:35,413 How should I trust the evidence of this woman? 202 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:39,243 Because this woman is my sister. 203 00:14:45,259 --> 00:14:46,294 Is it true? 204 00:14:48,137 --> 00:14:49,468 Yes, Your Highness. 205 00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:50,720 And? 206 00:14:50,807 --> 00:14:56,473 Does Count Odo talk freely of his ambitions? 207 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:58,970 Yes, he does. 208 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:00,646 Very freely. 209 00:15:05,154 --> 00:15:08,647 His ambition to replace me? 210 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:15,287 To become Emperor? 211 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,327 Yes, exactly. 212 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:23,294 His ambition to become Emperor. 213 00:15:23,798 --> 00:15:24,959 Then... 214 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:26,505 Then I beg you, 215 00:15:29,137 --> 00:15:32,846 please, stay close, to Count Odo. 216 00:15:33,474 --> 00:15:37,934 Report to me anything which might signal his treachery. 217 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:41,521 Now, go! Leave me! 218 00:15:58,666 --> 00:16:00,202 The forts have been built according 219 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:01,870 to your instructions, Your Grace. 220 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:03,201 Eventually, there will be an iron chain 221 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:04,619 which can be raised between them 222 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:06,546 to prevent the passage of any boat upriver. 223 00:16:06,674 --> 00:16:08,711 We should still place some boats beyond this barrier, 224 00:16:08,801 --> 00:16:10,212 In case they break through in. 225 00:16:10,344 --> 00:16:12,460 Hopefully, they will be unable to do so. 226 00:16:12,889 --> 00:16:14,971 You don't know my people like I do. 227 00:16:15,057 --> 00:16:16,547 They don't recognize any barriers, 228 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:18,140 except as obstacles to be overcome. 229 00:16:18,227 --> 00:16:21,310 What has become clear to both the Emperor and myself 230 00:16:21,397 --> 00:16:24,389 is that, if we were to lose Paris, we would lose everything. 231 00:16:24,525 --> 00:16:26,232 For then, the enemy would command 232 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,067 the Marne, the Seine and the Yonne rivers, 233 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:30,062 and the country would lie open as far as Rheims. 234 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,565 We must hold Paris whatever the cost. 235 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:36,238 There is no alternative. No other choice. 236 00:16:36,370 --> 00:16:39,533 When my brother returns, everything will be decided here. 237 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:12,858 Is this how you looked? 238 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:14,898 Yes. 239 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:19,451 Though my hair was much shorter. 240 00:17:23,793 --> 00:17:26,455 What is the name of your kingdom? 241 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:28,958 China. 242 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:31,418 And who rules it? 243 00:17:32,260 --> 00:17:36,049 The Emperor Dezong, of the Tang Dynasty. 244 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,391 I want to know about your father. 245 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:45,936 - My father was a... A merchant. - Oh. 246 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:47,976 Well respected. 247 00:17:48,818 --> 00:17:51,150 Rich enough to own a boat. 248 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:52,568 What about the Emperor? 249 00:17:52,655 --> 00:17:54,237 Tell me about him. 250 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:57,440 The Emperor had many daughters... 251 00:17:57,660 --> 00:17:58,650 Hmm. 252 00:17:58,953 --> 00:18:01,445 ...with his wives and concubines. 253 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:06,621 His concubines were looked after by the palace eunuchs. 254 00:18:07,670 --> 00:18:08,831 Eunuchs? 255 00:18:09,463 --> 00:18:11,295 Men who are not men. 256 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:14,086 Why are they not men? 257 00:18:14,176 --> 00:18:16,167 Their manhood was cut off, 258 00:18:17,471 --> 00:18:21,590 so they could not have sex with the Emperor's wives or slaves. 259 00:18:23,686 --> 00:18:25,142 I don't like that. 260 00:18:25,354 --> 00:18:26,344 No. 261 00:18:26,522 --> 00:18:28,684 They didn't like it either. 262 00:18:56,177 --> 00:18:58,885 Are you one of the Emperor's daughters? 263 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:10,388 My father was a merchant. 264 00:19:10,524 --> 00:19:11,730 I know. 265 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:13,725 You told me that before. 266 00:19:17,365 --> 00:19:18,526 I don't know you. 267 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:21,069 And you don't know me. 268 00:19:21,202 --> 00:19:25,412 Yet I want to tell you my most terrible secrets. 269 00:19:26,207 --> 00:19:27,288 Do you want to hear it? 270 00:19:27,416 --> 00:19:28,497 Yes. 271 00:19:28,584 --> 00:19:29,699 Mmm-hmm? 272 00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:33,328 I can share your burden. 273 00:19:33,756 --> 00:19:35,246 Mmm. 274 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:38,925 I am small, but I have broad shoulders 275 00:19:39,595 --> 00:19:41,552 and I am not afraid. 276 00:19:43,891 --> 00:19:47,259 I will tell you when you tell me the truth about your father. 277 00:19:52,733 --> 00:19:54,098 All right. 278 00:19:55,403 --> 00:19:57,770 Then give me more of that medicine. 279 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:36,316 Bjorn Ironside, come and sit with me. 280 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:44,524 We should talk to one another. 281 00:20:47,663 --> 00:20:48,949 You don't trust me. 282 00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:51,455 I have no reason to trust you. 283 00:20:51,834 --> 00:20:53,825 You have told me of your ambitions. 284 00:20:54,795 --> 00:20:57,708 Whether my ambitions come true or not, it's not up to me. 285 00:20:58,549 --> 00:20:59,630 As well you know. 286 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:02,174 'Cause I can make sure they don't. 287 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:09,094 I will never give you any cause to kill me. 288 00:21:11,645 --> 00:21:13,056 That is not for you to say. 289 00:21:14,023 --> 00:21:16,014 I may find cause where others may not. 290 00:21:17,359 --> 00:21:18,690 Who knows? 291 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:28,526 But for now anyway, we are allies. 292 00:21:30,372 --> 00:21:33,535 And we shall go together to Paris. 293 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:36,702 And we shall fight together. Is it not so? 294 00:21:38,214 --> 00:21:42,173 You and Ragnar need my warriors. You need my ships. 295 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:47,463 I can't wait for Paris, Bjorn Ironside. 296 00:21:47,556 --> 00:21:48,887 I cannot wait. 297 00:21:49,016 --> 00:21:51,929 We shall destroy those Christian folk! 298 00:21:52,061 --> 00:21:54,098 They have seen nothing yet. 299 00:21:54,230 --> 00:21:55,720 We are the masters now! 300 00:21:55,856 --> 00:21:57,472 - Is it not so? - Yes! Yeah! 301 00:21:57,566 --> 00:21:58,647 Is it not so? 302 00:21:58,776 --> 00:21:59,857 Yes! 303 00:22:06,617 --> 00:22:10,360 So we are agreed, we'll raise an army and attack Mercia. 304 00:22:10,454 --> 00:22:12,161 There is no alternative, my Lord Aelle. 305 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:15,457 Not if we wish to see Queen Kwenthrith placed once more upon the throne. 306 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:18,997 Travel safely, my Lord. 307 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:21,705 You are the best of allies. 308 00:22:21,799 --> 00:22:23,381 I'm a simple man at heart, 309 00:22:23,467 --> 00:22:25,208 but full of conviction. 310 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:27,051 Your convictions do you credit. 311 00:22:29,056 --> 00:22:30,717 Farewell, my child. 312 00:22:33,394 --> 00:22:34,930 Take heed of what I've told you. 313 00:22:35,938 --> 00:22:38,100 I will always listen to you, Father. 314 00:22:38,232 --> 00:22:39,597 But also to my own conscience, 315 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:41,974 and weigh such things in the balance, as it please you. 316 00:22:42,111 --> 00:22:44,478 It does not always please me. 317 00:22:44,613 --> 00:22:45,819 But enough. 318 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:47,063 Women are frail. 319 00:22:48,117 --> 00:22:49,278 Farewell, children. 320 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:53,699 Remember your duties, say your prayers, 321 00:22:53,789 --> 00:22:55,371 and banish the Devil from your thoughts. 322 00:22:55,457 --> 00:22:57,323 Such good advice, my Lord Aelle. 323 00:22:58,127 --> 00:22:59,288 Farewell. 324 00:23:01,630 --> 00:23:02,995 King Ecbert? 325 00:23:03,132 --> 00:23:04,122 Front King's Guard! 326 00:23:04,258 --> 00:23:05,373 Yes, Queen Kwenthrith? 327 00:23:05,509 --> 00:23:06,624 All men forward! 328 00:23:07,177 --> 00:23:08,338 Move out! 329 00:23:08,470 --> 00:23:10,837 I need to know that I can trust you. 330 00:23:10,973 --> 00:23:12,930 That you will do what you promised me. 331 00:23:13,017 --> 00:23:14,849 Why would you doubt me? 332 00:23:15,644 --> 00:23:18,511 You've heard me speak plainly and in public. 333 00:23:19,273 --> 00:23:21,605 I doubt you for one reason only. 334 00:23:21,692 --> 00:23:25,481 And that is that you and I are somewhat alike. 335 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:29,280 Then do not judge yourself too harshly. 336 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:54,012 Lord, 337 00:23:57,645 --> 00:23:59,636 you know me for a sinner. 338 00:24:03,734 --> 00:24:05,691 My sins are 339 00:24:06,904 --> 00:24:10,192 carnal, venal, 340 00:24:12,034 --> 00:24:14,401 and unforgivable. I know that. 341 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:23,539 And I think you have already decided to cast me out into the darkness, 342 00:24:24,380 --> 00:24:26,087 like a fallen angel, 343 00:24:26,715 --> 00:24:31,084 to suffer in purgatory, or the fires of hell, for all eternity. 344 00:24:35,683 --> 00:24:37,219 Think you, Lord, 345 00:24:38,435 --> 00:24:41,723 that I can look upon such scenes with equanimity? 346 00:24:43,107 --> 00:24:45,348 That I do not dream, in the dead of night, 347 00:24:45,442 --> 00:24:48,025 of returning to your light and the promises of heaven? 348 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:50,524 Am I not a man like other men? 349 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:58,869 And yet, 350 00:25:00,249 --> 00:25:02,365 I would sup with the Devil 351 00:25:02,459 --> 00:25:05,952 if he would show me how to achieve my earthly goals. 352 00:25:06,088 --> 00:25:11,674 Your kingdom, Lord, as you have said, is not of this world, 353 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:14,092 but my kingdom is. 354 00:25:20,602 --> 00:25:22,559 And therefore, 355 00:25:23,564 --> 00:25:26,101 there is no help for me. 356 00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:31,148 No other way for me 357 00:25:34,116 --> 00:25:36,778 but eternal damnation. 358 00:26:22,831 --> 00:26:24,663 A boat's come in! They're here! 359 00:26:27,503 --> 00:26:30,621 Bring him in! Over here! 360 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,176 - Brother. - Brother! 361 00:26:44,186 --> 00:26:45,392 This is Kattegat! 362 00:26:45,521 --> 00:26:47,637 This is Kattegat. 363 00:26:49,858 --> 00:26:50,893 Come. 364 00:26:59,493 --> 00:27:00,528 King Ragnar, 365 00:27:02,871 --> 00:27:05,203 this is my brother Halfdan. 366 00:27:06,667 --> 00:27:08,749 Meet the notorious King Ragnar. 367 00:27:11,839 --> 00:27:13,546 It's a great honor. 368 00:27:16,343 --> 00:27:17,833 When do we sail for Paris? 369 00:27:18,929 --> 00:27:20,385 You seem eager to fight. 370 00:27:20,514 --> 00:27:22,050 Yes, it's true. 371 00:27:22,933 --> 00:27:25,595 Not just for the sake of fighting, but for the beauty of it. 372 00:27:31,525 --> 00:27:33,141 And against the Christians, yes. 373 00:27:33,235 --> 00:27:34,600 I hate the Christians. 374 00:27:35,112 --> 00:27:36,898 In the name of Odin, I would kill them all. 375 00:27:38,365 --> 00:27:41,357 You'll have the opportunity to kill a great number of them 376 00:27:43,453 --> 00:27:45,035 once we reach Paris. 377 00:28:03,432 --> 00:28:04,968 Faster! 378 00:28:05,434 --> 00:28:07,175 Argh! 379 00:28:39,301 --> 00:28:41,759 They'll be wondering where you are. 380 00:28:43,513 --> 00:28:44,924 I doubt it. 381 00:29:09,665 --> 00:29:11,451 What are you thinking about? 382 00:29:11,541 --> 00:29:12,781 Paris. 383 00:29:14,628 --> 00:29:17,746 You must be excited to be going back. 384 00:29:17,839 --> 00:29:19,079 No. 385 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:25,002 I feel so old. 386 00:29:29,268 --> 00:29:31,885 When I was young, I had the passion to win, 387 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:36,730 but now, with age and all that comes with it, 388 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:40,271 I have lost the desire. 389 00:29:42,114 --> 00:29:43,775 And the strength. 390 00:29:55,502 --> 00:29:57,709 A few years ago, I established a settlement 391 00:29:57,796 --> 00:30:01,835 in a distant country where I took many of my people and friends 392 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:04,383 to make a new life for themselves. 393 00:30:08,223 --> 00:30:10,885 But shortly after my departure, they were all slaughtered. 394 00:30:10,976 --> 00:30:13,217 Their homes destroyed and burned. 395 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:18,556 I live with such guilt because of it. 396 00:30:26,408 --> 00:30:28,069 And nobody knows. 397 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:47,547 My father's the Emperor. 398 00:31:14,081 --> 00:31:18,291 They say he left Kattegat a boy and came back a man. 399 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:21,247 Killed a bear with his bare hands. 400 00:31:22,130 --> 00:31:23,791 - With his own hands? - Hmm. 401 00:31:40,941 --> 00:31:42,352 Who is that? 402 00:31:42,901 --> 00:31:45,142 It is Floki, the boat builder. 403 00:31:45,445 --> 00:31:47,277 For some reason no one will tell me, 404 00:31:47,406 --> 00:31:49,238 he has fallen out with King Ragnar. 405 00:31:49,991 --> 00:31:51,231 Ask him. 406 00:31:52,244 --> 00:31:54,451 Floki. Boat builder. 407 00:31:54,538 --> 00:31:55,949 Sit down with us. 408 00:31:56,498 --> 00:31:58,739 Yes, Floki. Sit down. Make room. 409 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:06,080 Both of you join us. 410 00:32:06,174 --> 00:32:07,630 - Fill the horns. - Sup. 411 00:32:07,717 --> 00:32:10,209 This is my younger brother, Halfdan. 412 00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:12,594 He's keen to know you. 413 00:32:12,722 --> 00:32:13,803 All right. 414 00:32:17,727 --> 00:32:19,468 So, you are the genius that built 415 00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:21,345 the boats that changed our world, 416 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,932 and helped make Ragnar so famous! 417 00:32:24,025 --> 00:32:26,312 Why would he fall out with someone like you? 418 00:32:26,903 --> 00:32:28,735 Because I killed his pet Christian. 419 00:32:28,822 --> 00:32:29,857 Floki! 420 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:32,982 Skol. 421 00:32:34,369 --> 00:32:35,530 To new friendships. 422 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:37,202 Skol! 423 00:32:37,789 --> 00:32:38,824 Skol! 424 00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:40,242 Skol. 425 00:37:36,504 --> 00:37:38,211 - My turn! - Here, catch it! 426 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:40,046 Mine! 427 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:55,937 Ivar, do you want to play? 428 00:38:02,405 --> 00:38:03,486 Got it! 429 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:07,903 It's mine, give it back! 430 00:38:09,245 --> 00:38:10,610 Now you go! 431 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:13,488 Here! To me! 432 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:18,705 Throw it! 433 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:20,999 Here! 434 00:38:21,508 --> 00:38:22,873 Give it here! 435 00:38:26,513 --> 00:38:28,424 - Not to him. - No, you... 436 00:38:28,515 --> 00:38:29,550 Higher! 437 00:38:31,518 --> 00:38:33,100 My turn! 438 00:38:33,186 --> 00:38:34,221 To me! 439 00:38:40,777 --> 00:38:42,359 Come on! Here! 440 00:39:09,389 --> 00:39:10,629 Do not be afraid. 441 00:39:11,599 --> 00:39:12,885 It's not your fault. 442 00:39:12,976 --> 00:39:14,842 Everything is all right. 443 00:39:18,022 --> 00:39:20,229 Everything will be all right. 444 00:40:09,574 --> 00:40:10,905 What is that? 445 00:40:13,620 --> 00:40:14,951 Can I see? 446 00:40:18,917 --> 00:40:20,203 Where did you find this? 447 00:40:20,293 --> 00:40:22,000 I took it from someone. 448 00:40:22,629 --> 00:40:23,790 Why are you so interested? 449 00:40:26,841 --> 00:40:28,331 I want to talk to you. 450 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,125 What about? 451 00:40:31,512 --> 00:40:32,593 Us. 452 00:40:33,973 --> 00:40:36,510 We have moments when I feel so close to you, 453 00:40:36,643 --> 00:40:37,974 especially when you're inside me, 454 00:40:38,102 --> 00:40:39,433 but then you don't want to talk, 455 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:41,227 and I wonder why you really came for me 456 00:40:41,356 --> 00:40:43,017 and took me away from my child. 457 00:40:50,531 --> 00:40:51,646 Torvi. 458 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:58,991 I talk to you. 459 00:41:16,182 --> 00:41:17,547 By the way, 460 00:41:18,518 --> 00:41:19,883 that was Erlendur's ring. 461 00:41:24,065 --> 00:41:26,682 He got it from his father, King Horik. 462 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:12,102 You look... Lagertha, you look so beautiful. 463 00:42:16,075 --> 00:42:18,737 This is always how I imagined this moment. 464 00:42:19,912 --> 00:42:21,528 Wherever I am, 465 00:42:21,622 --> 00:42:25,536 I don't ever want to forget how you looked on our wedding day. 466 00:43:49,544 --> 00:43:51,205 Earl Kalf is dead. 467 00:43:51,295 --> 00:43:53,286 Long live Earl Ingstad! 468 00:43:54,215 --> 00:43:56,297 Long live Earl Ingstad! 469 00:43:56,384 --> 00:43:59,126 Long live Earl Ingstad! 470 00:43:59,220 --> 00:44:01,382 Long live Earl Ingstad! 471 00:44:01,514 --> 00:44:04,222 Long live Earl Ingstad! Long live Earl Ingstad! 472 00:44:04,308 --> 00:44:08,302 Long live Earl Ingstad! Long live Earl Ingstad! 473 00:44:08,646 --> 00:44:10,808 Long live Earl Ingstad! 474 00:44:10,898 --> 00:44:13,230 Long live Earl Ingstad! 475 00:44:13,317 --> 00:44:15,809 Long live Earl Ingstad! 476 00:44:15,903 --> 00:44:18,235 Long live Earl Ingstad! 477 00:44:18,322 --> 00:44:20,905 Long live Earl Ingstad!