1 00:00:01,126 --> 00:00:03,163 (IF I HAD A HEART PLAYING) 2 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:14,363 (ARROW WHOOSHING) (VASE SHATTERING) 3 00:01:15,325 --> 00:01:16,986 (ALL CHEERING) 4 00:01:17,286 --> 00:01:19,197 That was impressive. 5 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:21,662 I modified the Frankish weapon. 6 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:23,705 It has a much greater range now. 7 00:01:23,792 --> 00:01:26,659 The Franks will not expect to be attacked by their own weapon. 8 00:01:26,753 --> 00:01:28,164 (WOMAN SPEAKING IN NATIVE TONGUE) 9 00:01:28,255 --> 00:01:30,337 (CHANTING) 10 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:35,630 (ALL YELLING) 11 00:01:35,721 --> 00:01:38,338 (WEAPONS CLINKING) 12 00:01:38,807 --> 00:01:40,468 Bjorn must have murdered our Berserker. 13 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:42,425 It's a pity. 14 00:01:42,519 --> 00:01:44,101 It doesn't matter. 15 00:01:44,187 --> 00:01:46,178 Really? How can you say so? 16 00:01:46,315 --> 00:01:48,181 Because we have eyes in Ragnar's household. 17 00:01:49,026 --> 00:01:51,688 Anything we need to know, we'll find out. 18 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:53,857 Bjorn's weakness. Ragnar's weakness. 19 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:55,445 The time to strike. 20 00:01:55,532 --> 00:01:56,693 Through Torvi? 21 00:01:56,825 --> 00:01:57,986 Of course, through Torvi. 22 00:01:58,368 --> 00:01:59,699 Otherwise, I'll kill her child. 23 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,777 She knows I'll do it, too. 24 00:02:01,872 --> 00:02:02,953 (GRUNTS) 25 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:04,121 (WEAPONS CLINKING) 26 00:02:04,249 --> 00:02:05,330 (GRUNTS) 27 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:08,951 (WOMAN YELLS) 28 00:02:09,046 --> 00:02:11,208 Lagertha must never know what we did. 29 00:02:15,469 --> 00:02:17,210 Who would tell her, hmm? 30 00:02:21,183 --> 00:02:23,174 What were you two talking about? 31 00:02:23,852 --> 00:02:26,890 Erlendur was telling me how he has forgiven Torvi for leaving him. 32 00:02:28,398 --> 00:02:29,638 - Really? - Hmm. 33 00:02:33,403 --> 00:02:36,065 LAGERTHA: That young man still surprises me sometimes. 34 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:40,399 I, too, have a surprise. 35 00:02:45,582 --> 00:02:47,414 I am with child. 36 00:02:47,668 --> 00:02:49,079 (CHUCKLES) 37 00:02:51,338 --> 00:02:53,079 That makes me so very happy. 38 00:02:53,215 --> 00:02:54,330 Me, too. 39 00:02:54,925 --> 00:02:56,586 More than I can say. 40 00:02:57,594 --> 00:02:59,505 Although it is still early days. 41 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:02,592 Marry me, Lagertha. 42 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:07,059 Marry me. I have always known that we were fated to be together. 43 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:10,770 Lagertha? 44 00:03:14,945 --> 00:03:17,061 - I'm sorry. - Don't be sorry. 45 00:03:18,281 --> 00:03:20,022 Don't ever be sorry. 46 00:03:20,117 --> 00:03:22,108 Say that you'll marry me. 47 00:03:26,957 --> 00:03:29,073 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 48 00:03:32,838 --> 00:03:34,169 Who is he? 49 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:36,501 (SIGHS) You heard. 50 00:03:36,591 --> 00:03:38,332 He's a king. 51 00:03:38,427 --> 00:03:40,885 From Tamdrup, wherever that is. 52 00:03:41,471 --> 00:03:43,212 And you trust him? 53 00:03:43,306 --> 00:03:44,387 No. 54 00:03:45,350 --> 00:03:47,307 I don't trust him either. 55 00:03:51,773 --> 00:03:54,185 Why do you not care for your daughter, Siggy? 56 00:03:55,569 --> 00:03:56,775 (BOAT CREAKING) 57 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:58,478 I care for her. 58 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:01,814 She just reminds me of things I'd rather forget. 59 00:04:02,159 --> 00:04:05,652 What kind of man takes a mother away from her child? 60 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:07,698 (ROPE THUDDING) 61 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:10,827 You tell me. 62 00:04:11,877 --> 00:04:13,993 You tried to take me away from my mother. 63 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:17,838 That is not the way it went. 64 00:04:18,633 --> 00:04:21,500 If you remember, your mother left me. 65 00:04:24,014 --> 00:04:26,676 You left me. 66 00:04:34,816 --> 00:04:37,023 It is not easy being a father. 67 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,601 It is even harder being a husband. 68 00:04:41,323 --> 00:04:43,314 Maybe I have failed at both. 69 00:04:46,244 --> 00:04:47,279 No. 70 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,236 VIKING 1: I need a bit more slack on the sail. 71 00:04:49,331 --> 00:04:51,914 (WHIS PERS) I have definitely failed at being a husband. 72 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:54,329 (CHUCKL ES) VIKING 2: Need a hand? 73 00:04:54,419 --> 00:04:55,875 VIKING 1: Take more than that. 74 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:58,082 VIKING 2: No, three will do. 75 00:05:00,592 --> 00:05:02,128 VIKING 1: Bring it here. VIKING 2: Where do you think? 76 00:05:02,219 --> 00:05:04,301 HARALDSON: I want that close to me. 77 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:06,128 VIKING 3: Why would we? 78 00:05:06,598 --> 00:05:07,804 VIKING 4: Oil these oars! 79 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,175 How many boats and men do you have? 80 00:05:11,269 --> 00:05:13,010 WOMAN: More? No, take more. 81 00:05:13,104 --> 00:05:14,970 Take one more. I will go get one. Do you have enough? 82 00:05:15,065 --> 00:05:16,521 Twenty boats. 83 00:05:17,526 --> 00:05:19,108 About 600 men. 84 00:05:20,612 --> 00:05:23,855 I told Ragnar mine is a small kingdom 85 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,156 for now. 86 00:05:26,743 --> 00:05:27,858 Better for the night. 87 00:05:29,079 --> 00:05:30,820 And when will they arrive? 88 00:05:31,957 --> 00:05:34,244 They must already be on their way. 89 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:37,747 My brother, Halfdan, is bringing them. 90 00:05:37,963 --> 00:05:39,249 VIKING 4: Bring him on board. Can you fill these? 91 00:05:39,339 --> 00:05:40,921 Is your brother like you? 92 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:42,915 No. 93 00:05:44,261 --> 00:05:45,843 He's much worse. (LAUGH S) 94 00:05:48,557 --> 00:05:50,423 He's much worse! 95 00:05:51,768 --> 00:05:53,759 You have such ambitions. 96 00:05:54,521 --> 00:05:56,262 What else is there? 97 00:05:56,690 --> 00:06:01,309 What are we here for except to achieve fame, just like your father? 98 00:06:02,696 --> 00:06:06,405 Isn't that what you want too, Bjorn Lothbrok? 99 00:06:06,491 --> 00:06:07,822 Be honest. 100 00:06:07,909 --> 00:06:09,445 You don't know me. 101 00:06:11,288 --> 00:06:15,623 And fame won't make your small kingdom any bigger. 102 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:31,759 SENTRY: Rider! 103 00:06:31,975 --> 00:06:34,137 (SHEEP BLEATING) 104 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:38,394 WOMAN: How many are there? 105 00:06:38,481 --> 00:06:39,812 (PEOPLE CHATTERING) 106 00:06:39,941 --> 00:06:41,227 (SWORDS CLINKING) 107 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:43,104 Open the gates! 108 00:06:48,450 --> 00:06:49,690 Werferth. 109 00:06:51,411 --> 00:06:54,904 We are met to decide how to deal with Mercia. 110 00:06:55,916 --> 00:06:58,749 Now, I am almost decided that the only way now 111 00:06:58,835 --> 00:07:02,248 is a full-scale invasion of their kingdom. 112 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:05,206 And, yet, if there were some other way of 113 00:07:05,342 --> 00:07:08,175 restoring Queen Kwenthrith to her throne, 114 00:07:08,303 --> 00:07:09,839 I think we must explore it. 115 00:07:09,971 --> 00:07:12,133 Have you any more idea of the identity 116 00:07:12,265 --> 00:07:14,427 of the nobleman you knew as "W"? 117 00:07:14,517 --> 00:07:16,178 Let me help you please, Sire. 118 00:07:16,811 --> 00:07:18,848 The warring factions of my kingdom 119 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:22,523 are always known by the first letter of their leader's name. 120 00:07:22,609 --> 00:07:24,520 "W" stands for Wigstan. 121 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:26,356 He has royal blood, 122 00:07:26,488 --> 00:07:29,776 as well as being one of the most powerful warlords in Mercia. 123 00:07:29,866 --> 00:07:31,652 Yet, he is obviously not part of the Ruling Council. 124 00:07:32,035 --> 00:07:36,029 No. Wigstan would find it unbearable to belong to any group. 125 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:38,454 His interests are always personal. 126 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:40,123 Then you don't trust him? 127 00:07:40,335 --> 00:07:41,621 Trust him? (CHUCKLES) 128 00:07:41,711 --> 00:07:45,295 My Lord, no one should ever trust Wigstan. 129 00:07:45,382 --> 00:07:47,874 So there is no dealing with him? 130 00:07:48,009 --> 00:07:49,625 Absolutely not! 131 00:07:49,719 --> 00:07:52,632 The only way forward, the only choice now, 132 00:07:52,722 --> 00:07:57,967 is for both of you noble kings to raise your armies and invade Mercia 133 00:07:58,061 --> 00:08:02,396 and rid my kingdom of all the factions who want to ruin me! 134 00:08:02,482 --> 00:08:03,643 Me! 135 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,815 The only legitimate ruler of that poor, 136 00:08:05,944 --> 00:08:08,060 ravaged, raped and abused land. 137 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:11,237 I agree with the Queen. (SIGHS) 138 00:08:13,076 --> 00:08:15,317 There is no other choice now. 139 00:08:17,372 --> 00:08:18,407 ECBERT: Huh. 140 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:21,498 So it seems. 141 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,994 Very well. We shall take your advice. 142 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:29,547 (WHIPS NAPPING) 143 00:08:29,634 --> 00:08:31,045 (MUTTERING) 144 00:08:46,776 --> 00:08:48,892 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 145 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:51,770 Wife, 146 00:08:53,116 --> 00:08:54,527 come to bed. 147 00:08:56,953 --> 00:08:58,239 I said... 148 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:00,407 No. 149 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:04,582 (SCOFFS) 150 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:05,875 Why not? 151 00:09:07,630 --> 00:09:09,291 I don't want to. 152 00:09:10,550 --> 00:09:11,836 (SIGHS) 153 00:09:16,598 --> 00:09:18,965 (EXHALES DEEPLY) Very well. 154 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:24,470 (VOICE CRACKING) Then go sleep with my father, 155 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:26,642 (LOUDLY) you whore! 156 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:28,644 Yes, yes, and why don't you go 157 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,688 and sleep with your mistress, the Queen? 158 00:09:30,779 --> 00:09:33,567 Gives you another reason to flagellate yourself! 159 00:09:33,656 --> 00:09:34,612 (GRUNTS) 160 00:09:34,699 --> 00:09:35,734 Go on. Hit me. 161 00:09:35,825 --> 00:09:38,533 Hit me if it pleases you, husband. 162 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:42,454 But it makes no difference, either to you or me. 163 00:09:43,333 --> 00:09:44,414 (EXHALES DEEPLY) 164 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:50,087 You are husband to me in name only, as I am wife to you. 165 00:09:51,424 --> 00:09:54,712 But you're otherwise free to do as you will. 166 00:09:56,137 --> 00:09:57,423 (SIGHS) 167 00:10:00,058 --> 00:10:02,174 (SNIFFS) 168 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:03,975 (EXHALING DEEPLY) 169 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:09,807 (AETHELWULF EXHAL ES) 170 00:10:10,693 --> 00:10:11,649 (DOOR CLOSING) 171 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:21,697 (DOOR CLOSING) 172 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:23,779 We had an argument. 173 00:10:23,873 --> 00:10:25,159 Aethelwulf? 174 00:10:25,250 --> 00:10:27,241 He called me your whore, 175 00:10:27,335 --> 00:10:31,249 which I am and have freely chosen to be. 176 00:10:36,427 --> 00:10:38,293 Do you want me to leave? 177 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:55,936 This was my wife's ring. 178 00:10:57,282 --> 00:10:59,489 My wife died in childbirth. 179 00:11:00,076 --> 00:11:02,989 I cannot tell you the pain of it. 180 00:11:03,413 --> 00:11:07,372 And I was resolved never to marry again. 181 00:11:08,376 --> 00:11:11,585 But I would like you to wear it 182 00:11:16,134 --> 00:11:17,499 if you will. 183 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,836 (BELL RINGING) 184 00:11:28,730 --> 00:11:29,891 (POURING) 185 00:11:31,441 --> 00:11:33,808 I cannot wait to take control of my northern lands 186 00:11:33,943 --> 00:11:35,274 and set up my own court. 187 00:11:35,403 --> 00:11:37,940 You have some business here first, remember? 188 00:11:38,323 --> 00:11:40,360 Some family business. 189 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:41,656 ROLLO: I know. 190 00:11:41,784 --> 00:11:45,322 A man can dream, can he not, of dancing naked on the sand? 191 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:47,787 In any case, my father needs you. 192 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:51,409 He needs a strong man to support him and to guide him. 193 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:54,002 (SIGHS) He has Count Odo. 194 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:55,666 I don't like Count Odo. 195 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:57,334 Nor do I trust him. 196 00:11:57,967 --> 00:12:01,585 Of course, it's possible that he could die in the fighting. 197 00:12:01,679 --> 00:12:03,761 Slain by some unknown assailant. 198 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:06,966 And then the Emperor would just have to rely more on you. 199 00:12:07,810 --> 00:12:09,801 Only a coward 200 00:12:11,314 --> 00:12:15,023 kills a man by stabbing him in the back. 201 00:12:15,151 --> 00:12:16,812 That is what a Viking would say. 202 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:19,110 But you are no longer a Viking. 203 00:12:19,197 --> 00:12:22,235 In Frankia, we do certain things differently. 204 00:12:22,325 --> 00:12:25,192 That is something you'll have to learn, my love. 205 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:28,404 Something you'll certainly have to learn. (CHUCKLES) 206 00:12:29,874 --> 00:12:32,115 (BELLS RINGING IN DISTANCE) 207 00:12:35,380 --> 00:12:37,496 (MEN TALKING SOFTLY) 208 00:12:38,174 --> 00:12:39,505 (THUDS) 209 00:12:46,015 --> 00:12:47,676 (DOORS CLOSING) 210 00:12:51,854 --> 00:12:54,266 CHARLES: You asked for a private audience. 211 00:12:57,610 --> 00:12:58,771 Why? 212 00:12:58,861 --> 00:13:00,727 Your Highness, forgive me, 213 00:13:00,822 --> 00:13:03,189 I am reluctant to discuss matters 214 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:05,733 which relate directly to my superior. 215 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:07,488 CHARLES: You mean Count Odo? 216 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:11,033 Then absolve yourself of any guilt 217 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:13,372 and just say what you have to say. 218 00:13:13,835 --> 00:13:17,954 Highness, I am troubled that you always trust his word. 219 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:19,871 Why? 220 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:23,379 Should... Should I not trust his word? 221 00:13:23,970 --> 00:13:26,462 Because he is not always worth believing. 222 00:13:27,140 --> 00:13:30,383 Why, pray, is he not worth believing? 223 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:32,558 Because he is ambitious. 224 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:35,307 Ambitious beyond ambitious. 225 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,855 So that even an Emperor's crown 226 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:40,191 would not sit untidily upon his head. 227 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:43,569 (BIRDS SHRIEKING IN DISTANCE) 228 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:50,531 An Emperor's crown? 229 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,075 I cannot believe it. 230 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,877 What... What are you saying? 231 00:14:00,340 --> 00:14:02,047 (SHOUTING) Do... Do you have any proof of this? 232 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,339 I have the word of his mistress. 233 00:14:04,927 --> 00:14:06,463 And, as Your Highness knows, 234 00:14:06,554 --> 00:14:10,047 a man will always divulge the truth first to his mistress, 235 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:14,468 and only afterwards, if at all, to his wife. 236 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:16,891 Very well. 237 00:14:18,149 --> 00:14:20,561 Let me talk to his mistress. 238 00:14:31,496 --> 00:14:32,986 CHARLES: For God's sake! 239 00:14:33,081 --> 00:14:35,413 How should I trust the evidence of this woman? 240 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:39,243 Because this woman is my sister. 241 00:14:45,259 --> 00:14:46,294 CHARLES: Is it true? 242 00:14:48,137 --> 00:14:49,468 Yes, Your Highness. 243 00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:50,720 And? 244 00:14:50,807 --> 00:14:56,473 Does Count Odo talk freely of his ambitions? 245 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:58,970 Yes, he does. 246 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:00,646 Very freely. 247 00:15:05,154 --> 00:15:08,647 His ambition to replace me? 248 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:15,287 To become Emperor? 249 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,327 Yes, exactly. 250 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:23,294 His ambition to become Emperor. 251 00:15:23,798 --> 00:15:24,959 Then... 252 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:26,505 Then I beg you, 253 00:15:29,137 --> 00:15:32,846 (STUTTERING) please, stay close, to Count Odo. 254 00:15:33,474 --> 00:15:37,934 Report to me anything which might signal his treachery. 255 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:41,521 Now, go! Leave me! 256 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:47,647 (DOOR CLOSES) 257 00:15:56,205 --> 00:15:57,661 (CHUCKLES) 258 00:15:58,666 --> 00:16:00,202 ODO: The forts have been built according 259 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:01,870 to your instructions, Your Grace. 260 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:03,201 Eventually, there will be an iron chain 261 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:04,619 which can be raised between them 262 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:06,546 to prevent the passage of any boat upriver. 263 00:16:06,674 --> 00:16:08,711 We should still place some boats beyond this barrier, 264 00:16:08,801 --> 00:16:10,212 In case they break through in. 265 00:16:10,344 --> 00:16:12,460 Hopefully, they will be unable to do so. 266 00:16:12,889 --> 00:16:14,971 You don't know my people like I do. 267 00:16:15,057 --> 00:16:16,547 They don't recognize any barriers, 268 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:18,140 except as obstacles to be overcome. 269 00:16:18,227 --> 00:16:21,310 What has become clear to both the Emperor and myself 270 00:16:21,397 --> 00:16:24,389 is that, if we were to lose Paris, we would lose everything. 271 00:16:24,525 --> 00:16:26,232 For then, the enemy would command 272 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,067 the Marne, the Seine and the Yonne rivers, 273 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:30,062 and the country would lie open as far as Rheims. 274 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,565 We must hold Paris whatever the cost. 275 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:36,238 There is no alternative. No other choice. 276 00:16:36,370 --> 00:16:39,533 When my brother returns, everything will be decided here. 277 00:16:44,795 --> 00:16:46,752 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 278 00:16:57,642 --> 00:16:59,098 (SIGHS) 279 00:17:06,984 --> 00:17:08,770 (BIRD CHITTERING) 280 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:12,858 Is this how you looked? 281 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:14,898 Yes. 282 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:19,451 Though my hair was much shorter. 283 00:17:23,793 --> 00:17:26,455 What is the name of your kingdom? 284 00:17:27,797 --> 00:17:28,958 China. 285 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:31,418 And who rules it? 286 00:17:32,260 --> 00:17:36,049 The Emperor Dezong, of the Tang Dynasty. 287 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,391 I want to know about your father. 288 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:45,936 - My father was a... A merchant. - Oh. 289 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:47,976 Well respected. 290 00:17:48,818 --> 00:17:51,150 Rich enough to own a boat. 291 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:52,568 What about the Emperor? 292 00:17:52,655 --> 00:17:54,237 Tell me about him. 293 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:57,440 The Emperor had many daughters... 294 00:17:57,660 --> 00:17:58,650 Hmm. 295 00:17:58,953 --> 00:18:01,445 ...with his wives and concubines. 296 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:06,621 His concubines were looked after by the palace eunuchs. 297 00:18:07,670 --> 00:18:08,831 Eunuchs? 298 00:18:09,463 --> 00:18:11,295 Men who are not men. 299 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:14,086 Why are they not men? 300 00:18:14,176 --> 00:18:16,167 Their manhood was cut off, 301 00:18:17,471 --> 00:18:21,590 so they could not have sex with the Emperor's wives or slaves. 302 00:18:23,686 --> 00:18:25,142 I don't like that. 303 00:18:25,354 --> 00:18:26,344 No. 304 00:18:26,522 --> 00:18:28,684 They didn't like it either. 305 00:18:31,861 --> 00:18:33,602 (YIDU SNICKERS) 306 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:36,525 (CHUCKL ES) 307 00:18:56,177 --> 00:18:58,885 (WHISPERS) Are you one of the Emperor's daughters? 308 00:18:59,513 --> 00:19:00,878 (EXHALES) 309 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:10,388 My father was a merchant. 310 00:19:10,524 --> 00:19:11,730 I know. 311 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:13,725 You told me that before. 312 00:19:17,365 --> 00:19:18,526 I don't know you. 313 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:21,069 And you don't know me. 314 00:19:21,202 --> 00:19:25,412 Yet I want to tell you my most terrible secrets. 315 00:19:26,207 --> 00:19:27,288 Do you want to hear it? 316 00:19:27,416 --> 00:19:28,497 Yes. 317 00:19:28,584 --> 00:19:29,699 Mmm-hmm? 318 00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:33,328 I can share your burden. 319 00:19:33,756 --> 00:19:35,246 Mmm. 320 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:38,925 I am small, but I have broad shoulders 321 00:19:39,595 --> 00:19:41,552 and I am not afraid. 322 00:19:43,891 --> 00:19:47,259 I will tell you when you tell me the truth about your father. 323 00:19:50,481 --> 00:19:51,846 (GRUNTS) (GASPS) 324 00:19:52,733 --> 00:19:54,098 All right. 325 00:19:55,403 --> 00:19:57,770 Then give me more of that medicine. (SNAPS FINGERS) 326 00:20:28,477 --> 00:20:29,638 (HORN BLOWING) 327 00:20:29,812 --> 00:20:30,973 (PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY) 328 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:36,316 Bjorn Ironside, come and sit with me. 329 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:44,524 We should talk to one another. 330 00:20:47,663 --> 00:20:48,949 You don't trust me. 331 00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:51,455 I have no reason to trust you. 332 00:20:51,834 --> 00:20:53,825 You have told me of your ambitions. 333 00:20:54,795 --> 00:20:57,708 Whether my ambitions come true or not, it's not up to me. 334 00:20:58,549 --> 00:20:59,630 As well you know. 335 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:02,174 'Cause I can make sure they don't. 336 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:09,094 I will never give you any cause to kill me. 337 00:21:09,185 --> 00:21:10,220 (CHUCKLES) 338 00:21:11,645 --> 00:21:13,056 That is not for you to say. 339 00:21:14,023 --> 00:21:16,014 I may find cause where others may not. 340 00:21:17,359 --> 00:21:18,690 Who knows? 341 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:28,526 But for now anyway, we are allies. 342 00:21:30,372 --> 00:21:33,535 And we shall go together to Paris. 343 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:36,702 And we shall fight together. Is it not so? 344 00:21:38,214 --> 00:21:42,173 You and Ragnar need my warriors. You need my ships. 345 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:47,463 I can't wait for Paris, Bjorn Ironside. 346 00:21:47,556 --> 00:21:48,887 I cannot wait. 347 00:21:49,016 --> 00:21:51,929 We shall destroy those Christian folk! 348 00:21:52,061 --> 00:21:54,098 They have seen nothing yet. 349 00:21:54,230 --> 00:21:55,720 We are the masters now! 350 00:21:55,856 --> 00:21:57,472 Is it not so? ALL: Yes! Yeah! 351 00:21:57,566 --> 00:21:58,647 Is it not so? 352 00:21:58,776 --> 00:21:59,857 ALL: Yes! 353 00:22:06,617 --> 00:22:10,360 So we are agreed, we'll raise an army and attack Mercia. 354 00:22:10,454 --> 00:22:12,161 There is no alternative, my Lord Aelle. 355 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:15,457 Not if we wish to see Queen Kwenthrith placed once more upon the throne. 356 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:17,371 (HORSES NEIGHING) 357 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:18,997 Travel safely, my Lord. 358 00:22:19,088 --> 00:22:21,705 You are the best of allies. 359 00:22:21,799 --> 00:22:23,381 AELLE: I'm a simple man at heart, 360 00:22:23,467 --> 00:22:25,208 but full of conviction. 361 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:27,051 ECBERT: Your convictions do you credit. 362 00:22:29,056 --> 00:22:30,717 Farewell, my child. 363 00:22:30,808 --> 00:22:32,390 (SHEEP BLEATS) 364 00:22:33,394 --> 00:22:34,930 Take heed of what I've told you. 365 00:22:35,938 --> 00:22:38,100 I will always listen to you, Father. 366 00:22:38,232 --> 00:22:39,597 But also to my own conscience, 367 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:41,974 and weigh such things in the balance, as it please you. 368 00:22:42,111 --> 00:22:44,478 It does not always please me. 369 00:22:44,613 --> 00:22:45,819 But enough. 370 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:47,063 Women are frail. 371 00:22:48,117 --> 00:22:49,278 Farewell, children. 372 00:22:50,411 --> 00:22:53,699 Remember your duties, say your prayers, 373 00:22:53,789 --> 00:22:55,371 and banish the Devil from your thoughts. 374 00:22:55,457 --> 00:22:57,323 Such good advice, my Lord Aelle. 375 00:22:58,127 --> 00:22:59,288 Farewell. 376 00:23:01,630 --> 00:23:02,995 KWENTHRITH: King Ecbert? 377 00:23:03,132 --> 00:23:04,122 MAN: Front King's Guard! 378 00:23:04,258 --> 00:23:05,373 Yes, Queen Kwenthrith? 379 00:23:05,509 --> 00:23:06,624 MAN: All men forward! 380 00:23:07,177 --> 00:23:08,338 Move out! 381 00:23:08,470 --> 00:23:10,837 I need to know that I can trust you. 382 00:23:10,973 --> 00:23:12,930 That you will do what you promised me. 383 00:23:13,017 --> 00:23:14,849 Why would you doubt me? 384 00:23:15,644 --> 00:23:18,511 You've heard me speak plainly and in public. 385 00:23:19,273 --> 00:23:21,605 I doubt you for one reason only. 386 00:23:21,692 --> 00:23:25,481 And that is that you and I are somewhat alike. 387 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:29,280 Then do not judge yourself too harshly. 388 00:23:44,173 --> 00:23:45,208 (THUDS) 389 00:23:50,012 --> 00:23:51,002 (SIGHS) 390 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:54,012 Lord, 391 00:23:57,645 --> 00:23:59,636 you know me for a sinner. 392 00:24:03,734 --> 00:24:05,691 My sins are 393 00:24:06,904 --> 00:24:10,192 carnal, venal, 394 00:24:12,034 --> 00:24:14,401 and unforgivable. I know that. 395 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:23,539 And I think you have already decided to cast me out into the darkness, 396 00:24:24,380 --> 00:24:26,087 like a fallen angel, 397 00:24:26,715 --> 00:24:31,084 to suffer in purgatory, or the fires of hell, for all eternity. 398 00:24:35,683 --> 00:24:37,219 Think you, Lord, 399 00:24:38,435 --> 00:24:41,723 that I can look upon such scenes with equanimity? 400 00:24:43,107 --> 00:24:45,348 That I do not dream, in the dead of night, 401 00:24:45,442 --> 00:24:48,025 of returning to your light and the promises of heaven? 402 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:50,524 Am I not a man like other men? 403 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:58,869 And yet, 404 00:25:00,249 --> 00:25:02,365 I would sup with the Devil 405 00:25:02,459 --> 00:25:05,952 if he would show me how to achieve my earthly goals. 406 00:25:06,088 --> 00:25:11,674 Your kingdom, Lord, as you have said, is not of this world, 407 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:14,092 but my kingdom is. 408 00:25:20,602 --> 00:25:22,559 And therefore, 409 00:25:23,564 --> 00:25:26,101 there is no help for me. 410 00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:31,148 No other way for me 411 00:25:34,116 --> 00:25:36,778 but eternal damnation. 412 00:25:51,925 --> 00:25:53,290 (WINCING) 413 00:26:22,831 --> 00:26:24,663 MAN: A boat's come in! They're here! 414 00:26:27,503 --> 00:26:30,621 MAN 2: Bring him in! Over here! 415 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:32,830 (TALKING INDISTINCTLY) 416 00:26:34,384 --> 00:26:36,421 (CHEERING) 417 00:26:36,512 --> 00:26:38,674 (BOTH GRUNTING) 418 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,176 - Brother. - Brother! 419 00:26:44,186 --> 00:26:45,392 This is Kattegat! 420 00:26:45,521 --> 00:26:47,637 This is Kattegat. 421 00:26:49,858 --> 00:26:50,893 Come. 422 00:26:52,027 --> 00:26:54,189 (KNIFE THUDS) 423 00:26:59,493 --> 00:27:00,528 King Ragnar, 424 00:27:02,871 --> 00:27:05,203 this is my brother Halfdan. 425 00:27:06,667 --> 00:27:08,749 Meet the notorious King Ragnar. 426 00:27:11,839 --> 00:27:13,546 HALFDAN: It's a great honor. 427 00:27:16,343 --> 00:27:17,833 When do we sail for Paris? 428 00:27:18,929 --> 00:27:20,385 You seem eager to fight. 429 00:27:20,514 --> 00:27:22,050 Yes, it's true. 430 00:27:22,933 --> 00:27:25,595 Not just for the sake of fighting, but for the beauty of it. 431 00:27:31,525 --> 00:27:33,141 And against the Christians, yes. 432 00:27:33,235 --> 00:27:34,600 I hate the Christians. 433 00:27:35,112 --> 00:27:36,898 In the name of Odin, I would kill them all. 434 00:27:38,365 --> 00:27:41,357 You'll have the opportunity to kill a great number of them 435 00:27:43,453 --> 00:27:45,035 once we reach Paris. 436 00:27:48,917 --> 00:27:51,079 (KNIVES THUDDING) 437 00:28:03,432 --> 00:28:04,968 (CHEERING AND LAUGHING) WOMAN: Faster! 438 00:28:05,434 --> 00:28:07,175 Argh! (LAU G HING) 439 00:28:08,770 --> 00:28:10,511 (BUCKET SPLASHING) 440 00:28:10,606 --> 00:28:12,938 (SHOUTING AND LAUGHING) 441 00:28:22,284 --> 00:28:23,740 (HOWLING) 442 00:28:23,827 --> 00:28:26,410 (SHOUTING AND LAUGHING CONTINUES) 443 00:28:39,301 --> 00:28:41,759 They'll be wondering where you are. 444 00:28:43,513 --> 00:28:44,924 I doubt it. 445 00:28:55,108 --> 00:28:56,314 (SIGHS) 446 00:29:09,665 --> 00:29:11,451 What are you thinking about? 447 00:29:11,541 --> 00:29:12,781 Paris. 448 00:29:14,628 --> 00:29:17,746 You must be excited to be going back. 449 00:29:17,839 --> 00:29:19,079 (SOFTLY) No. 450 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:25,002 I feel so old. 451 00:29:29,268 --> 00:29:31,885 When I was young, I had the passion to win, 452 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:36,730 but now, with age and all that comes with it, 453 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:40,271 I have lost the desire. 454 00:29:42,114 --> 00:29:43,775 And the strength. 455 00:29:55,502 --> 00:29:57,709 A few years ago, I established a settlement 456 00:29:57,796 --> 00:30:01,835 in a distant country where I took many of my people and friends 457 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:04,383 to make a new life for themselves. 458 00:30:08,223 --> 00:30:10,885 But shortly after my departure, they were all slaughtered. 459 00:30:10,976 --> 00:30:13,217 Their homes destroyed and burned. 460 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:18,556 I live with such guilt because of it. 461 00:30:18,859 --> 00:30:21,351 (INHALES DEEPLY) 462 00:30:21,445 --> 00:30:22,776 (SIGHS) 463 00:30:26,408 --> 00:30:28,069 And nobody knows. 464 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:47,547 My father's the Emperor. 465 00:30:50,891 --> 00:30:52,381 (CHUCKLES) 466 00:31:03,945 --> 00:31:05,026 (SHOUTING AND LAUGHING) 467 00:31:05,113 --> 00:31:06,569 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 468 00:31:14,081 --> 00:31:18,291 They say he left Kattegat a boy and came back a man. 469 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:21,247 Killed a bear with his bare hands. 470 00:31:22,130 --> 00:31:23,791 - With his own hands? - Hmm. 471 00:31:27,594 --> 00:31:29,084 (MUSIC STOPS) 472 00:31:40,941 --> 00:31:42,352 Who is that? 473 00:31:42,901 --> 00:31:45,142 It is Floki, the boat builder. 474 00:31:45,445 --> 00:31:47,277 For some reason no one will tell me, 475 00:31:47,406 --> 00:31:49,238 he has fallen out with King Ragnar. 476 00:31:49,991 --> 00:31:51,231 Ask him. 477 00:31:52,244 --> 00:31:54,451 Floki. Boat builder. 478 00:31:54,538 --> 00:31:55,949 Sit down with us. 479 00:31:56,498 --> 00:31:58,739 Yes, Floki. Sit down. Make room. 480 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:06,080 Both of you join us. 481 00:32:06,174 --> 00:32:07,630 - Fill the horns. - Sup. 482 00:32:07,717 --> 00:32:10,209 This is my younger brother, Halfdan. 483 00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:12,594 He's keen to know you. 484 00:32:12,722 --> 00:32:13,803 All right. 485 00:32:17,727 --> 00:32:19,468 So, you are the genius that built 486 00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:21,345 the boats that changed our world, 487 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:23,932 and helped make Ragnar so famous! 488 00:32:24,025 --> 00:32:26,312 Why would he fall out with someone like you? 489 00:32:26,903 --> 00:32:28,735 Because I killed his pet Christian. 490 00:32:28,822 --> 00:32:29,857 Floki! (CHUCK ES) 491 00:32:31,867 --> 00:32:32,982 Skol. 492 00:32:34,369 --> 00:32:35,530 To new friendships. 493 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:37,202 Skol! 494 00:32:37,789 --> 00:32:38,824 Skol! 495 00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:40,242 (SOFTLY) Skol. 496 00:32:47,090 --> 00:32:48,797 (WATER TRICKLING) 497 00:32:48,884 --> 00:32:50,249 (EXHALES) 498 00:33:39,434 --> 00:33:40,720 (GASPS) 499 00:33:40,810 --> 00:33:42,346 (SHUDDERS) 500 00:33:58,453 --> 00:34:00,569 (MOA S SOFTLY) 501 00:34:21,268 --> 00:34:23,134 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 502 00:34:35,407 --> 00:34:37,523 (MOANING) 503 00:35:05,145 --> 00:35:06,931 (WATER SPLASHING) 504 00:35:07,022 --> 00:35:09,104 (MOANING) 505 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:18,002 (BOTH BREATHING HEAVILY) 506 00:36:30,897 --> 00:36:33,013 (CHUCKLES) 507 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:43,319 (MOANS) 508 00:37:17,152 --> 00:37:18,642 (KNIFE SLASHES) (GASPS) 509 00:37:34,043 --> 00:37:36,410 (CHILDREN LAUGHING) 510 00:37:36,504 --> 00:37:38,211 - My turn! - Here, catch it! 511 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:40,046 (GIGGLING) Mine! 512 00:37:40,341 --> 00:37:42,332 (LAUGHING CONTINUES) 513 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:55,937 ASLAUG: Ivar, do you want to play? 514 00:38:02,405 --> 00:38:03,486 CHILD: Got it! 515 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:07,903 CHILD: It's mine, give it back! 516 00:38:09,245 --> 00:38:10,610 Now you go! 517 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:13,488 CHILD: Here! To me! 518 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:18,705 Throw it! 519 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:20,999 Here! 520 00:38:21,508 --> 00:38:22,873 Give it here! 521 00:38:26,513 --> 00:38:28,424 Not to him. CHILD: No, you... 522 00:38:28,515 --> 00:38:29,550 Higher! 523 00:38:31,518 --> 00:38:33,100 My turn! 524 00:38:33,186 --> 00:38:34,221 To me! 525 00:38:40,777 --> 00:38:42,359 Come on! Here! 526 00:38:48,117 --> 00:38:49,607 (STRAINING) 527 00:38:51,162 --> 00:38:52,618 (GRUNTING) 528 00:38:53,998 --> 00:38:56,114 (CHILDREN SCREAMING) 529 00:38:56,835 --> 00:38:57,916 (GROANS) 530 00:38:59,671 --> 00:39:01,582 (GRUNTS) (CHILDREN SCREAMING) 531 00:39:05,385 --> 00:39:07,501 (SCREAMING) 532 00:39:09,389 --> 00:39:10,629 Do not be afraid. 533 00:39:11,599 --> 00:39:12,885 It's not your fault. 534 00:39:12,976 --> 00:39:14,842 (WHISPERS) Everything is all right. 535 00:39:18,022 --> 00:39:20,229 Everything will be all right. 536 00:39:32,453 --> 00:39:34,535 (WOMEN CHATTERING) 537 00:40:09,574 --> 00:40:10,905 What is that? 538 00:40:13,620 --> 00:40:14,951 Can I see? 539 00:40:18,917 --> 00:40:20,203 Where did you find this? 540 00:40:20,293 --> 00:40:22,000 I took it from someone. 541 00:40:22,629 --> 00:40:23,790 Why are you so interested? 542 00:40:26,841 --> 00:40:28,331 I want to talk to you. 543 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,125 What about? 544 00:40:31,512 --> 00:40:32,593 Us. 545 00:40:33,973 --> 00:40:36,510 We have moments when I feel so close to you, 546 00:40:36,643 --> 00:40:37,974 especially when you're inside me, 547 00:40:38,102 --> 00:40:39,433 but then you don't want to talk, 548 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:41,227 and I wonder why you really came for me 549 00:40:41,356 --> 00:40:43,017 and took me away from my child. 550 00:40:47,153 --> 00:40:48,188 (CHUCKLES) 551 00:40:50,531 --> 00:40:51,646 Torvi. 552 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:58,991 I talk to you. 553 00:41:16,182 --> 00:41:17,547 By the way, 554 00:41:18,518 --> 00:41:19,883 that was Erlendur's ring. 555 00:41:24,065 --> 00:41:26,682 He got it from his father, King Horik. 556 00:41:39,038 --> 00:41:41,154 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 557 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:12,102 You look... Lagertha, you look so beautiful. 558 00:42:16,075 --> 00:42:18,737 This is always how I imagined this moment. 559 00:42:19,912 --> 00:42:21,528 Wherever I am, 560 00:42:21,622 --> 00:42:25,536 I don't ever want to forget how you looked on our wedding day. 561 00:42:38,139 --> 00:42:39,470 (GASPS) 562 00:42:54,238 --> 00:42:55,273 (GROANS) 563 00:43:26,145 --> 00:43:28,261 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 564 00:43:49,544 --> 00:43:51,205 Earl Kalf is dead. 565 00:43:51,295 --> 00:43:53,286 WOMAN: Long live Earl Ingstad! 566 00:43:54,215 --> 00:43:56,297 ALL WOMEN: (CHANTING) Long live Earl Ingstad! 567 00:43:56,384 --> 00:43:59,126 MEN AND WOMEN: Long live Earl Ingstad! 568 00:43:59,220 --> 00:44:01,382 ALL: Long live Earl Ingstad! 569 00:44:01,514 --> 00:44:04,222 Long live Earl Ingstad! Long live Earl Ingstad! 570 00:44:04,308 --> 00:44:08,302 Long live Earl Ingstad! Long live Earl Ingstad! 571 00:44:08,646 --> 00:44:10,808 Long live Earl Ingstad! 572 00:44:10,898 --> 00:44:13,230 Long live Earl Ingstad! 573 00:44:13,317 --> 00:44:15,809 Long live Earl Ingstad! 574 00:44:15,903 --> 00:44:18,235 Long live Earl Ingstad! 575 00:44:18,322 --> 00:44:20,905 Long live Earl Ingstad!