1 00:00:00,993 --> 00:00:02,713 Previously on "Vikings": 2 00:00:02,733 --> 00:00:04,226 Your friends have returned. 3 00:00:04,242 --> 00:00:06,922 A large fleet of Northmen have come ashore in Wessex. 4 00:00:06,948 --> 00:00:07,809 What will you do? 5 00:00:07,828 --> 00:00:10,041 I hope I can negotiate with Ragnar. 6 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:11,407 Where is Torstein going? 7 00:00:11,436 --> 00:00:13,658 I sent him to inform the King of our return. 8 00:00:13,678 --> 00:00:17,592 But you will never ever do anything again without consulting with me first, 9 00:00:17,615 --> 00:00:19,499 for you and I are not equals. 10 00:00:21,259 --> 00:00:23,172 Princess Kwenthrith of Mercia! 11 00:00:23,187 --> 00:00:26,442 I would like to hire some Northmen as mercenaries 12 00:00:26,461 --> 00:00:29,931 to help you succeed in gaining the Throne of Mercia. 13 00:00:29,961 --> 00:00:32,503 Athelstan is waiting to see you at my father's villa. 14 00:00:32,522 --> 00:00:34,622 He hopes that you will be prepared to talk to him. 15 00:00:34,638 --> 00:00:38,248 Ragnar Lothbrok is no longer alone in attacking our shores. 16 00:00:38,275 --> 00:00:42,111 If you and I join together, we should surely overcome him! 17 00:00:42,133 --> 00:00:44,134 - Aghhhhhhh! - Oof! 18 00:00:51,436 --> 00:00:53,894 ♪ More, give me more ♪ 19 00:00:53,914 --> 00:00:57,149 ♪ Give me more ♪ 20 00:00:57,161 --> 00:01:02,631 ♪ If I had a heart I could love you ♪ 21 00:01:02,660 --> 00:01:06,841 ♪ If I had a voice I would sing ♪ 22 00:01:08,472 --> 00:01:12,932 ♪ After the night when I wake up ♪ 23 00:01:13,738 --> 00:01:18,662 ♪ I'll see what tomorrow brings ♪ 24 00:01:19,671 --> 00:01:23,840 ♪ I... I... I... ♪ 25 00:01:25,397 --> 00:01:29,233 ♪ If I had a voice I would sing ♪ 26 00:01:29,353 --> 00:01:35,353 - Synced and corrected by Retrojex - - www.addic7ed.com - Resync for WEB-DL by Norther 27 00:01:37,275 --> 00:01:39,843 Caesar had sent his cavalry a little in advance 28 00:01:39,844 --> 00:01:42,580 and was following with the rest of his forces. 29 00:01:42,682 --> 00:01:46,900 The battlefront was not formed according to rules of military theory, 30 00:01:46,926 --> 00:01:49,213 but as necessitated by the emergency 31 00:01:49,233 --> 00:01:52,537 and the sloping ground of the Hillside. 32 00:01:52,563 --> 00:01:57,373 The legions were facing different ways and fighting different actions. 33 00:01:57,405 --> 00:02:00,746 The 9th and 10th legions were on the left, 34 00:02:00,758 --> 00:02:02,986 and discharged a Volley of Spears at the Atrebates." 35 00:02:02,999 --> 00:02:07,393 Yes. He's always thinking, always using the terrain. 36 00:02:08,071 --> 00:02:09,924 Go on. 37 00:02:10,948 --> 00:02:14,594 At the same time, the Roman cavalry and light-armed troops, 38 00:02:14,620 --> 00:02:16,207 seeming to appear from nowhere 39 00:02:16,220 --> 00:02:20,524 Ahah! But he knew where. They were in here. 40 00:02:21,778 --> 00:02:25,014 And what of his person! What of he himself? 41 00:02:27,270 --> 00:02:30,290 As the situation was critical, 42 00:02:30,310 --> 00:02:33,787 Caesar moved to the front of the line, 43 00:02:33,807 --> 00:02:36,938 addressed each centurion by name, 44 00:02:36,953 --> 00:02:39,708 and shouted encouragement to..." 45 00:02:40,304 --> 00:02:42,664 - The fragment ends here. - Hmm. 46 00:02:43,477 --> 00:02:46,817 But we can imagine how it really ends. 47 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:53,089 We must do battle with Ragnar Lothbrok and his allies. 48 00:02:54,717 --> 00:02:57,651 I cannot believe that Ragnar does not want to negotiate. 49 00:02:57,670 --> 00:03:02,685 I know him too well. He's looking for land, farming land, for his people. 50 00:03:02,709 --> 00:03:07,540 His men killed all of my envoys, sparing only my son. 51 00:03:07,561 --> 00:03:10,903 By which they sent me a simple but clear message. 52 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:13,212 Why not send me to speak to him? 53 00:03:16,937 --> 00:03:20,621 You are already too dear to me, 54 00:03:21,632 --> 00:03:23,885 and too important. 55 00:03:23,904 --> 00:03:26,913 Which is why, I think, they would kill you. 56 00:03:31,825 --> 00:03:34,742 When? When will you attack? 57 00:03:34,762 --> 00:03:38,976 As soon as King Aelle returns with his warriors. 58 00:03:39,806 --> 00:03:44,412 I'm sure you would prefer that Earl Ragnar and I made peace. 59 00:03:44,431 --> 00:03:47,535 Perhaps then you could be at peace with yourself. 60 00:03:50,905 --> 00:03:54,670 King Horik, your behaviour has made it very difficult 61 00:03:54,683 --> 00:03:57,618 to talk peace or to negotiate with King Ecbert. 62 00:03:57,631 --> 00:04:00,954 I never had any intention of negotiating with King Ecbert. 63 00:04:00,974 --> 00:04:03,281 I thought you were aware of that. 64 00:04:03,296 --> 00:04:07,604 I only want revenge. I want to kill King Ecbert. 65 00:04:07,617 --> 00:04:10,925 And then, perhaps, I shall talk to him. 66 00:04:10,951 --> 00:04:15,250 If we defeat Ecbert in battle, he may be prepared to offer us more 67 00:04:15,257 --> 00:04:18,937 in terms not only of gold, but of land. 68 00:04:18,971 --> 00:04:21,722 This was a gift in good faith. 69 00:04:21,741 --> 00:04:23,562 What is good faith? 70 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:27,743 Why should there be good faith between us and Christians? 71 00:04:30,436 --> 00:04:32,704 What do you say, Floki? 72 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:37,133 They worship a false God. 73 00:04:37,915 --> 00:04:40,923 They're fleas and vermin. 74 00:04:40,943 --> 00:04:42,830 I will go myself and talk to him. 75 00:04:42,850 --> 00:04:46,083 You will not divide our forces, Earl Ragnar. 76 00:04:46,105 --> 00:04:48,698 You seem to forget I am King. 77 00:04:50,109 --> 00:04:52,715 We will strike camp tomorrow, 78 00:04:52,728 --> 00:04:58,084 and, armed and ready, we will go to seek battle, as our father Odin has taught us. 79 00:04:59,274 --> 00:05:01,226 Erlendur. 80 00:05:23,519 --> 00:05:25,389 I can't sleep. 81 00:05:28,557 --> 00:05:31,605 I am thinking about what it is like to die. 82 00:05:32,869 --> 00:05:35,660 Only those who have died would know. 83 00:05:36,797 --> 00:05:38,565 The Seer would know. 84 00:05:38,594 --> 00:05:41,863 He is not truly dead. That is his curse. 85 00:05:45,901 --> 00:05:48,521 He told me something about you. 86 00:05:49,532 --> 00:05:52,551 That you would marry the daughter of a King, 87 00:05:52,575 --> 00:05:56,788 or else sail round a sea that has no tides. 88 00:05:57,339 --> 00:05:59,755 Then I shall not die tomorrow? 89 00:06:00,550 --> 00:06:03,084 Not according to the Seer. 90 00:06:09,884 --> 00:06:14,829 Bjorn reminds me of Odin's favourite son, Balder. 91 00:06:14,848 --> 00:06:17,274 You know the story. 92 00:06:19,141 --> 00:06:24,513 The Gods made everyone swear an oath that he would be safe. 93 00:06:24,547 --> 00:06:28,862 Nothing could injure Odin's favourite son. 94 00:06:28,884 --> 00:06:31,419 The Gods even tested the oaths. 95 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:37,882 They threw stones at him, darts, struck him with axes, and slashed at him with swords, 96 00:06:39,002 --> 00:06:44,073 but it seems nothing could harm Balder. 97 00:06:44,087 --> 00:06:48,148 Everyone rejoiced that it was impossible to hurt Balder. 98 00:06:49,050 --> 00:06:51,519 All except Loki. 99 00:06:52,075 --> 00:06:57,196 The sly one watched with distaste and impatience. 100 00:06:57,214 --> 00:07:02,531 And it sickened him to see how Balder was immune from all sorts of attacks. 101 00:07:02,551 --> 00:07:04,589 Yes. 102 00:07:04,614 --> 00:07:09,504 The sly one knew he had to find a way to kill him. 103 00:07:14,806 --> 00:07:16,713 Help me, Lord. 104 00:07:16,726 --> 00:07:20,927 Who are these Gods who haunt my nights and wreck my peace? 105 00:07:20,945 --> 00:07:23,780 Odin, Thor, Freyr... 106 00:07:26,103 --> 00:07:30,572 You have taught us not to worship false Gods, but I have seen them. 107 00:07:31,422 --> 00:07:35,756 I have seen Thor in the sky! I have seen the Sparks from his anvil. 108 00:07:35,772 --> 00:07:39,187 I felt the sea heave with his anger. 109 00:07:41,996 --> 00:07:44,409 Why is this false? 110 00:07:44,416 --> 00:07:47,232 Things that I've seen with my own eyes. 111 00:07:47,252 --> 00:07:51,052 Things that Ragnar believes. 112 00:07:53,951 --> 00:07:57,821 Whatever happens, do not let Ragnar die... 113 00:08:00,457 --> 00:08:03,117 Nor yet Lord Ecbert. 114 00:08:55,353 --> 00:08:57,854 This is the place. 115 00:08:57,876 --> 00:08:59,416 How do you know? 116 00:08:59,431 --> 00:09:02,156 Because they are already here. 117 00:09:03,786 --> 00:09:05,910 Over here! Stay close! 118 00:09:05,930 --> 00:09:07,698 Here. 119 00:09:07,745 --> 00:09:09,746 Come! 120 00:09:13,859 --> 00:09:16,152 A large force, 121 00:09:16,177 --> 00:09:18,524 but not large enough. 122 00:09:18,556 --> 00:09:20,485 We will go down to them. 123 00:09:20,505 --> 00:09:21,672 I think we should wait. 124 00:09:21,685 --> 00:09:24,298 I'm not waiting! The enemy is there! 125 00:09:24,323 --> 00:09:27,387 We have the advantage of the hill. Forward! 126 00:09:51,474 --> 00:09:54,784 - Let's be having you! - Saxon heads! 127 00:10:00,213 --> 00:10:02,582 - Ragnar! - Forward! 128 00:10:04,086 --> 00:10:06,021 Form! 129 00:10:06,109 --> 00:10:08,844 Behind the wall! Move! 130 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:14,049 Why are you stopping? The Gods are with us! Forward! 131 00:10:14,076 --> 00:10:15,798 Forward! 132 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:20,513 Charge! 133 00:10:24,033 --> 00:10:26,996 Hold your position! Lock shields! 134 00:10:27,021 --> 00:10:29,022 Brace! 135 00:10:32,325 --> 00:10:34,057 Together! 136 00:10:35,638 --> 00:10:36,931 Brace! 137 00:10:41,177 --> 00:10:43,482 Attack! 138 00:10:43,800 --> 00:10:46,793 - Shield-wall! - Forward brace! 139 00:10:47,556 --> 00:10:49,523 Brace! 140 00:10:54,183 --> 00:10:55,844 Yah! 141 00:10:57,947 --> 00:10:59,636 Hold! 142 00:11:00,643 --> 00:11:03,077 Hold the wall! 143 00:11:05,388 --> 00:11:07,801 Stand! Stand your ground! 144 00:11:11,125 --> 00:11:12,307 Ungh! 145 00:11:15,919 --> 00:11:17,419 Aghhh! 146 00:11:17,452 --> 00:11:18,753 Agghhhh! 147 00:11:29,685 --> 00:11:30,807 Sound the advance! 148 00:11:31,426 --> 00:11:33,254 Attack! 149 00:12:02,223 --> 00:12:04,263 Ungh! 150 00:12:04,434 --> 00:12:06,501 Yahhhhhh! 151 00:12:07,470 --> 00:12:09,359 Agghhhh! 152 00:12:10,325 --> 00:12:12,340 - Agh! - Oof! 153 00:12:13,810 --> 00:12:15,051 Agggh! 154 00:12:17,045 --> 00:12:18,672 Aggghhh! 155 00:12:25,794 --> 00:12:28,269 Ungh! Argh! 156 00:12:32,708 --> 00:12:33,942 Ungh! 157 00:12:34,176 --> 00:12:35,776 - Ungh! - Agghhhh! 158 00:12:39,474 --> 00:12:40,775 Uh! 159 00:12:59,003 --> 00:13:01,104 Agghhh! 160 00:13:01,144 --> 00:13:03,405 Wah! 161 00:13:03,733 --> 00:13:04,800 Ungh! 162 00:13:33,274 --> 00:13:34,025 Ungh! 163 00:13:34,051 --> 00:13:36,039 Yah! Hyah! 164 00:13:38,852 --> 00:13:40,568 Hyah! 165 00:14:10,491 --> 00:14:12,292 Run! 166 00:14:12,367 --> 00:14:14,515 Run! 167 00:14:15,443 --> 00:14:17,794 - Ungh! - Aghh 168 00:14:19,520 --> 00:14:21,059 Agghhhh! 169 00:14:26,768 --> 00:14:29,247 Unghhhh!! 170 00:14:32,560 --> 00:14:34,465 Horik! King Horik! 171 00:14:36,052 --> 00:14:38,399 Uhhh! Arghh! 172 00:14:51,498 --> 00:14:53,485 Father! 173 00:15:02,045 --> 00:15:03,036 Agghhhh! 174 00:15:47,921 --> 00:15:50,256 Help! 175 00:15:51,764 --> 00:15:53,564 Here, swine! 176 00:15:54,348 --> 00:15:57,008 Friar! The cross! Please! 177 00:15:57,031 --> 00:15:58,225 There's another! 178 00:15:58,252 --> 00:16:00,538 Here, brother! Come! Come! 179 00:16:01,500 --> 00:16:03,947 No! Wait! Stop! 180 00:16:09,796 --> 00:16:13,037 Athelstan, who is it? 181 00:16:13,057 --> 00:16:15,010 Do you know this man? 182 00:16:15,039 --> 00:16:17,232 I know this man. 183 00:16:17,254 --> 00:16:21,762 His name is Rollo. He's Ragnar Lothbrok's brother. 184 00:16:21,782 --> 00:16:24,631 We baptized him, but it made no difference. 185 00:16:24,644 --> 00:16:27,031 It is unfortunate that he's dead. 186 00:16:27,064 --> 00:16:28,975 No! He's still alive! 187 00:16:30,707 --> 00:16:32,427 Father! 188 00:16:33,195 --> 00:16:36,101 This is an important man. See what you can do to save him. 189 00:16:36,126 --> 00:16:37,760 Yes, sire. 190 00:16:39,983 --> 00:16:42,051 He's badly wounded. There. 191 00:16:59,856 --> 00:17:01,689 Stop! 192 00:17:03,066 --> 00:17:06,962 Do you still think that we should not have talked to them first? 193 00:17:06,975 --> 00:17:10,313 You always think you can second guess the Gods, Ragnar! 194 00:17:10,339 --> 00:17:12,539 What has happened today was fated. 195 00:17:12,556 --> 00:17:15,558 It had nothing to do with you or I. 196 00:17:17,081 --> 00:17:19,185 Agh! 197 00:17:28,645 --> 00:17:33,524 - You fought well today. - I was fortunate, that is all. 198 00:17:33,556 --> 00:17:36,772 You were favoured by the Gods. 199 00:17:36,794 --> 00:17:38,407 Favoured?! 200 00:17:38,945 --> 00:17:42,384 - We were defeated. - We live to fight another day. 201 00:17:42,412 --> 00:17:45,929 We lived, but my Uncle died. 202 00:17:45,949 --> 00:17:48,237 We do not know if he is dead. 203 00:17:48,985 --> 00:17:51,718 It would take a lot to kill him. 204 00:17:52,877 --> 00:17:59,239 Since no axe, spear, or blade could touch my son today, 205 00:17:59,276 --> 00:18:03,901 he will be known as Bjorn Ironside. 206 00:18:07,350 --> 00:18:12,270 We must make some decisions, and we must make them quickly. 207 00:18:13,237 --> 00:18:16,576 Do we leave tomorrow and abandon this raid? 208 00:18:16,593 --> 00:18:18,969 If my Uncle 209 00:18:18,994 --> 00:18:21,294 is captured and wounded, 210 00:18:22,472 --> 00:18:25,292 I want to stay in this place... 211 00:18:25,311 --> 00:18:28,297 As long as it takes until he is free. 212 00:18:30,075 --> 00:18:32,597 Well, King, 213 00:18:33,984 --> 00:18:36,752 what are we fated to do? 214 00:18:39,670 --> 00:18:42,754 Victory over the Northmen! 215 00:18:53,429 --> 00:18:55,689 Now your father 216 00:18:55,714 --> 00:18:58,814 surprised them with his tactics, hmm? 217 00:18:58,833 --> 00:19:01,060 He surprised me too! 218 00:19:02,379 --> 00:19:05,692 - How do you know these things? - Who knows, sire? 219 00:19:05,715 --> 00:19:08,854 Maybe he read something somewhere, which helped him. 220 00:19:08,874 --> 00:19:11,072 Reading, for monks mostly! 221 00:19:11,091 --> 00:19:12,867 Very little use otherwise. 222 00:19:50,651 --> 00:19:52,495 Rollo! 223 00:19:53,813 --> 00:19:55,145 Rollo! 224 00:19:57,716 --> 00:19:59,690 Priest?! 225 00:20:03,551 --> 00:20:05,672 Look at you! 226 00:20:08,176 --> 00:20:10,609 Horik was right. 227 00:20:12,912 --> 00:20:15,199 You betrayed us. 228 00:20:23,878 --> 00:20:27,506 If I had enough strength 229 00:20:27,529 --> 00:20:30,343 to kill you now, 230 00:20:31,146 --> 00:20:33,593 I would. 231 00:21:30,008 --> 00:21:32,493 Allies! Hmm! 232 00:21:34,449 --> 00:21:39,096 Allies and friends, huh? 233 00:21:39,351 --> 00:21:40,897 Mmmmuah! 234 00:21:42,748 --> 00:21:47,821 When shall we attack again our wounded foe, huh? 235 00:21:47,838 --> 00:21:49,842 And wipe them out? 236 00:21:52,557 --> 00:21:56,039 That might not be a good idea. 237 00:21:56,065 --> 00:21:59,164 Of course good idea! We've won half a victory. 238 00:21:59,196 --> 00:22:03,403 Now, with God's help, we'll annihilate our enemies, hmm? 239 00:22:03,428 --> 00:22:06,179 Forgive me, King Aelle, but 240 00:22:06,204 --> 00:22:11,110 I might suggest that even the complete destruction one Northern army 241 00:22:11,123 --> 00:22:14,969 will not lead to the end of their incursions. Probably quite the opposite. 242 00:22:14,986 --> 00:22:18,760 Motivated by greed and by the need for revenge, 243 00:22:18,787 --> 00:22:21,837 they're very likely to return with renewed strength. 244 00:22:21,860 --> 00:22:26,882 And not just once or twice, but again and again, 245 00:22:26,898 --> 00:22:29,638 times without number. 246 00:22:29,668 --> 00:22:32,787 The only way to bring an end to these incursions 247 00:22:32,800 --> 00:22:36,422 is to negotiate an agreement that is good for both sides. 248 00:22:36,448 --> 00:22:38,449 But, 249 00:22:38,474 --> 00:22:41,281 in the meantime, King Aelle, 250 00:22:41,299 --> 00:22:44,766 buying the services of these Northmen, as mercenaries, 251 00:22:44,783 --> 00:22:48,243 will certainly help us to overcome Mercia. 252 00:22:48,913 --> 00:22:50,620 Mm. 253 00:22:51,051 --> 00:22:54,723 Very well. As you say. 254 00:22:55,626 --> 00:23:00,100 But someone has to take this offer to the Pagans. 255 00:23:00,120 --> 00:23:03,235 That is, if they have not yet already sailed away. 256 00:23:04,673 --> 00:23:05,703 Indeed. 257 00:23:05,731 --> 00:23:09,673 Considering their treatment of our envoys so far, 258 00:23:09,699 --> 00:23:11,938 you're not going to have too many volunteers. 259 00:23:15,107 --> 00:23:17,500 I have a suggestion. 260 00:23:17,521 --> 00:23:19,961 I think we should send Athelstan. 261 00:23:22,647 --> 00:23:23,887 But they may kill him. 262 00:23:25,079 --> 00:23:26,557 Oh, I doubt that. 263 00:23:26,591 --> 00:23:28,825 In any case, would it matter? 264 00:23:54,285 --> 00:23:56,846 Ragnar! There you are! 265 00:23:57,541 --> 00:23:59,503 Look who's here! 266 00:23:59,698 --> 00:24:02,527 Olaf, come here. Look who it is. 267 00:24:16,421 --> 00:24:18,806 Hello, Bjorn. 268 00:24:18,831 --> 00:24:21,058 Do you remember me? 269 00:24:21,078 --> 00:24:23,371 Of course I remember you. 270 00:24:23,391 --> 00:24:26,018 I wanted to kill you when I was a child... 271 00:24:26,803 --> 00:24:29,084 And then I loved you. 272 00:24:30,761 --> 00:24:33,113 I know you were close to your Uncle. 273 00:24:33,944 --> 00:24:36,746 I want you all to know that Rollo is alive, 274 00:24:36,760 --> 00:24:41,160 wounded but alive and being taken care of. 275 00:24:46,797 --> 00:24:48,570 King Horik. 276 00:24:49,334 --> 00:24:51,695 Why have you come, Athelstan? 277 00:24:52,383 --> 00:24:54,136 Did you escape? 278 00:24:54,181 --> 00:24:55,828 I came here to talk to you. 279 00:24:55,854 --> 00:24:57,547 King Ecbert sends you! 280 00:24:57,569 --> 00:25:00,476 You do his bidding. You are one of them. 281 00:25:00,492 --> 00:25:03,427 He offers you a chance for peace. 282 00:25:03,448 --> 00:25:07,190 He wants to talk of many things with you. Good things. 283 00:25:07,211 --> 00:25:09,151 Yes, and then kill us. 284 00:25:09,174 --> 00:25:12,202 No. He will not, I swear. I know him. 285 00:25:12,221 --> 00:25:15,814 You are his dog. You lick his fingers. 286 00:25:15,840 --> 00:25:17,207 You lick his asshole. 287 00:25:20,525 --> 00:25:25,194 I really like your new clothes, Athelstan, and your hair. 288 00:25:25,882 --> 00:25:27,677 Very nice. 289 00:25:28,273 --> 00:25:31,313 Is he prepared to offer us a hostage? 290 00:25:31,336 --> 00:25:32,769 Yes. 291 00:25:32,794 --> 00:25:37,214 He wants to reassure you, in any way he can, of his honest intentions. 292 00:25:37,235 --> 00:25:39,207 Then we will meet him. 293 00:25:40,145 --> 00:25:41,698 Who are you to say? 294 00:25:41,718 --> 00:25:45,471 You do not need to come. Ragnar and I will go, 295 00:25:45,490 --> 00:25:50,127 and if Ecbert means to kill us, so be it. 296 00:25:52,022 --> 00:25:54,524 I will give him your answer. 297 00:25:57,749 --> 00:26:00,382 I will accompany you, 298 00:26:01,274 --> 00:26:03,274 part of the way. 299 00:26:10,553 --> 00:26:12,689 Why does he go with him? 300 00:26:28,317 --> 00:26:32,679 It is good to see you. I feared that you were dead. 301 00:26:34,088 --> 00:26:39,243 There were times that I wish I had been. I gave into despair. 302 00:26:41,857 --> 00:26:46,177 So have you returned to your faith, renounced ours? 303 00:26:48,036 --> 00:26:50,925 I wish it was so simple. 304 00:26:50,938 --> 00:26:53,420 In the gentle fall of rain from heaven, I hear my God, 305 00:26:53,440 --> 00:26:56,663 but in the thunder I still hear Thor. 306 00:26:56,685 --> 00:26:59,012 That is my agony. 307 00:27:00,348 --> 00:27:06,119 I hope that someday our Gods can become friends. 308 00:27:15,650 --> 00:27:18,615 I have something to return to you. 309 00:27:30,359 --> 00:27:33,247 You are safe to go now, 310 00:27:34,029 --> 00:27:36,839 but I will see you very soon. 311 00:27:38,246 --> 00:27:41,059 Thank you, friend. 312 00:27:54,231 --> 00:27:55,424 Gates! 313 00:28:08,217 --> 00:28:12,070 So who have you chosen for our hostage? 314 00:28:12,103 --> 00:28:13,583 Your son again? 315 00:28:13,603 --> 00:28:17,742 No. It did not seem just or right 316 00:28:17,762 --> 00:28:21,154 to place him in danger for a second time. 317 00:28:22,194 --> 00:28:24,069 Who then? 318 00:28:25,150 --> 00:28:27,398 Actually... 319 00:28:27,423 --> 00:28:29,420 you, King Aelle. 320 00:28:33,871 --> 00:28:35,527 - Me?! - Well, except for myself, there is no one 321 00:28:35,547 --> 00:28:38,262 that the Northmen will place a higher value on than you 322 00:28:38,275 --> 00:28:42,680 and they are bound to know the consequences if they should harm you in any way. 323 00:28:46,209 --> 00:28:49,269 Of course, if you do not wish to place yourself at risk... 324 00:28:49,296 --> 00:28:53,457 No, no. I will play the part. 325 00:29:04,753 --> 00:29:06,753 Riders! 326 00:29:10,390 --> 00:29:12,658 Riders approaching! 327 00:29:17,101 --> 00:29:21,047 Do you not think you should prepare yourself, King Aelle? 328 00:29:27,505 --> 00:29:29,910 This is a mistake. 329 00:29:32,715 --> 00:29:34,249 What do you say? 330 00:29:34,263 --> 00:29:37,333 I say this will end very badly. 331 00:29:38,368 --> 00:29:40,799 Now you've had your say. 332 00:29:41,664 --> 00:29:44,799 All this for your brother. 333 00:29:44,815 --> 00:29:47,954 We're all put in danger for your brother. 334 00:29:47,973 --> 00:29:50,470 Why must we save your brother? 335 00:29:50,483 --> 00:29:54,038 He killed Arne, he nearly killed me. 336 00:29:54,058 --> 00:29:56,336 He betrayed all of us. 337 00:29:56,356 --> 00:30:01,647 - This is not just about Rollo. - No, it's also about the priest... 338 00:30:01,665 --> 00:30:03,699 Who lured us here. 339 00:30:03,727 --> 00:30:06,369 How can you trust him? 340 00:30:08,938 --> 00:30:12,510 You talk about trust, you! 341 00:30:14,544 --> 00:30:17,046 What are you saying? 342 00:30:17,067 --> 00:30:19,174 I am a trustworthy person! 343 00:32:20,538 --> 00:32:23,471 King Ecbert desires me to set before you 344 00:32:23,507 --> 00:32:26,767 outline possible terms of a treaty. 345 00:32:26,784 --> 00:32:30,477 He is completely sincere in his wish for peace and cooperation 346 00:32:30,508 --> 00:32:33,986 and believes that Ragnar Lothbrok shares his wish. 347 00:32:34,744 --> 00:32:37,431 The King will agree to pay you monies and/or treasures 348 00:32:37,471 --> 00:32:41,107 to prevent any further depredations of his territories. 349 00:32:41,144 --> 00:32:46,063 More importantly, he is prepared to offer 5000 acres of good land, 350 00:32:46,082 --> 00:32:49,057 for farming, in peace. 351 00:32:49,875 --> 00:32:54,100 Finnaly, may I present you Princess Kwenthrith from the kingdom of Mercia. 352 00:32:54,138 --> 00:32:56,938 King Ecbert and the Princess are willing to pay 353 00:32:56,958 --> 00:33:00,365 any of your warriors a fat fee for fighting for her. 354 00:33:00,384 --> 00:33:02,357 What about my brother? 355 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:08,413 The King will agree to release Rollo upon your acceptance of his offer, 356 00:33:08,432 --> 00:33:11,839 and upon the safe return of King Aelle. 357 00:33:11,861 --> 00:33:15,201 - I accept the offer. - As do I. 358 00:33:39,016 --> 00:33:40,786 It's all here. 359 00:34:09,726 --> 00:34:11,566 Hello, brother. 360 00:34:12,100 --> 00:34:14,707 Whoever among you wishes to act as mercenaries 361 00:34:14,724 --> 00:34:18,931 for Princess Kwenthrith, come forward now! 362 00:34:41,780 --> 00:34:44,520 I am taking my brother home. 363 00:34:44,545 --> 00:34:49,746 Will you come back with us or will you stay here with... your people? 364 00:34:53,669 --> 00:34:56,303 I want you to come back. 365 00:35:03,597 --> 00:35:05,597 Und! Ahh! 366 00:35:13,547 --> 00:35:16,407 - Good! Strong grip! - Yes! 367 00:35:16,433 --> 00:35:18,374 Shield up. 368 00:35:22,211 --> 00:35:24,148 That's enough. 369 00:35:38,625 --> 00:35:40,459 Who told you to do that? 370 00:35:40,481 --> 00:35:44,008 No one. I am doing it for myself. 371 00:35:44,034 --> 00:35:46,581 I want to fight in a Shield-Wall. 372 00:35:46,606 --> 00:35:49,331 I want to be like Lagertha! 373 00:35:49,344 --> 00:35:52,772 Why does everyone want to be like Lagertha? 374 00:35:54,241 --> 00:35:56,415 Don't worry, I understand. 375 00:35:56,949 --> 00:35:59,184 I know what you meant. 376 00:36:00,633 --> 00:36:03,533 I have decided to make you a free woman. 377 00:36:03,553 --> 00:36:06,524 You are no longer my servant, or bonded to me. 378 00:36:06,537 --> 00:36:12,205 You will only serve me and my household if you choose, as a free person. 379 00:36:12,231 --> 00:36:17,285 - That is impossible. - And yet it has happened. 380 00:36:24,104 --> 00:36:26,544 This is a gift. 381 00:38:30,969 --> 00:38:35,222 So, these are the Northmen who've agreed to fight as your mercenaries 382 00:38:35,241 --> 00:38:38,554 to help you gain the Crown of Mercia. 383 00:38:38,570 --> 00:38:41,689 And Ragnar Lothbrok is not here? 384 00:38:41,722 --> 00:38:45,348 - Alas, no. But... - Doesn't matter. 385 00:38:54,472 --> 00:38:56,990 They're violent men, hmm? 386 00:38:57,016 --> 00:39:00,557 They are great warriors, yes. 387 00:39:01,439 --> 00:39:03,440 All of them. 388 00:39:10,902 --> 00:39:12,295 Ah! 389 00:39:13,231 --> 00:39:15,400 They are very... 390 00:39:15,425 --> 00:39:17,292 strong. 391 00:39:17,315 --> 00:39:21,805 Well, they live hard lives. They farm and they fight. 392 00:39:22,520 --> 00:39:24,989 And they do not fear death. 393 00:39:35,761 --> 00:39:37,956 Ooh. 394 00:39:42,160 --> 00:39:46,151 You know, I always knew I would love these Northmen. 395 00:39:48,379 --> 00:39:50,146 Mm. 396 00:39:51,416 --> 00:39:53,576 I should like to breed with them. 397 00:39:55,081 --> 00:39:57,799 I think we would produce giants! 398 00:40:44,302 --> 00:40:45,515 Good to see you, my friends. 399 00:40:45,529 --> 00:40:50,464 Welcome home, all of you, and thank the Gods. 400 00:40:55,953 --> 00:40:59,130 Lagertha, you are most welcome, please stay. 401 00:41:03,600 --> 00:41:05,880 And you, you came back! 402 00:41:05,899 --> 00:41:10,472 I did. I came back because you and Ragnar, 403 00:41:10,494 --> 00:41:12,610 all of you are my family. 404 00:41:12,636 --> 00:41:14,941 Heh! Drink, Priest. 405 00:41:22,539 --> 00:41:25,252 - Princess. - Bjorn. 406 00:41:30,440 --> 00:41:32,701 Porunn? 407 00:41:34,545 --> 00:41:37,065 I have made her a free woman. 408 00:41:37,085 --> 00:41:39,524 She is no longer a slave. 409 00:41:46,374 --> 00:41:48,873 Welcome back, Bjorn. 410 00:41:57,479 --> 00:41:59,413 Thank you. 411 00:42:08,516 --> 00:42:10,489 Ragnar. 412 00:42:12,500 --> 00:42:14,879 The leg, Siggy. 413 00:42:16,324 --> 00:42:18,794 Lift. 414 00:42:21,256 --> 00:42:22,890 That's it. 415 00:42:26,667 --> 00:42:28,487 Splint. 416 00:42:28,995 --> 00:42:30,954 Splint! 417 00:42:51,186 --> 00:42:53,318 Floki, 418 00:42:55,628 --> 00:42:58,893 we can be honest with each other, can we not, hm? 419 00:42:59,653 --> 00:43:02,776 We know each other well enough. 420 00:43:02,795 --> 00:43:06,395 We know the things we like and those we hate. 421 00:43:08,702 --> 00:43:10,771 We share many things... 422 00:43:11,486 --> 00:43:15,562 Many ideas, feelings, 423 00:43:15,583 --> 00:43:20,693 about the Earth and the Gods. 424 00:43:20,721 --> 00:43:23,990 - Am I not right? - Yes. 425 00:43:27,107 --> 00:43:30,160 I have a proposition to put to you. 426 00:43:38,929 --> 00:43:44,929 - Synced and corrected by Retrojex - - www.addic7ed.com - Resync for WEB-DL by Norther