1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:03,299 I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. 2 00:00:03,370 --> 00:00:06,204 After the battle at Tettenhall, 3 00:00:06,306 --> 00:00:08,832 Brida has been captured and enslaved 4 00:00:08,942 --> 00:00:10,467 - in Wealas. - [screams, grunts] 5 00:00:10,544 --> 00:00:14,606 Aethelred's death has left Mercia with an empty throne 6 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:16,650 and many vying for influence. 7 00:00:16,717 --> 00:00:19,209 As you know, Lady Aelfwynn is dear to me. 8 00:00:19,319 --> 00:00:22,346 I should like her to be betrothed to a man I trust. 9 00:00:22,456 --> 00:00:24,652 Could you be such a man, Eardwulf? 10 00:00:24,725 --> 00:00:29,663 [Uhtred] With Aelfwynn's hand in marriage, Eardwulf was to become ruler of Mercia. 11 00:00:29,730 --> 00:00:34,293 They cast me aside, treat my child as a bag of silver. 12 00:00:34,368 --> 00:00:38,999 But I was compelled to disrupt their plans and took Aelfwynn into hiding. 13 00:00:39,072 --> 00:00:40,973 [Eardwulf] Find me 12 men to leave immediately. 14 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:44,239 If Wessex is incapable, we'll find the fugitives ourselves. 15 00:00:44,344 --> 00:00:46,813 Rumors of fever break out in the land... 16 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:49,748 - [splutters] - Bringing fear and desperation. 17 00:00:49,850 --> 00:00:51,682 People are abandoning their villages. 18 00:00:51,752 --> 00:00:54,221 [Ludeca] It ravages worse than any Dane invader. 19 00:00:54,321 --> 00:00:59,760 Two of my grandchildren travel on open ground in time of sickness. 20 00:00:59,860 --> 00:01:02,830 [Uhtred] Eadith betrayed her brother to protect Lady Aelfwynn. 21 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:05,559 He murdered Lord Aethelred! I witnessed it! 22 00:01:05,666 --> 00:01:09,535 But she has been struck by illness and may not survive. 23 00:01:09,603 --> 00:01:11,071 I fear she's getting worse. 24 00:01:11,171 --> 00:01:14,869 We must return to Aegelesburg, reveal Eardwulf's treachery. 25 00:01:14,942 --> 00:01:17,377 And we tell him what kind of a man he trusted. 26 00:01:17,444 --> 00:01:22,610 A new ruler must be found to bring peace, or all will be lost. 27 00:01:23,216 --> 00:01:24,844 Destiny is all! 28 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:27,945 [intense vocalizing] 29 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:35,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 30 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:14,431 [priest] In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti... 31 00:02:16,069 --> 00:02:19,904 In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti... 32 00:02:20,607 --> 00:02:22,439 [somber vocalizing] 33 00:02:22,509 --> 00:02:24,102 In nomine Patris... 34 00:02:40,260 --> 00:02:42,525 [crowd murmuring] 35 00:02:42,629 --> 00:02:43,927 [spits] 36 00:02:44,665 --> 00:02:47,328 - Ignore it. - Such disrespect. 37 00:02:48,135 --> 00:02:51,333 I wasn't fond of Aethelred, but he was Lord here. 38 00:02:51,438 --> 00:02:53,498 A curse upon the line of Aethelred! 39 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:08,781 [whispers] Quickly! 40 00:03:16,897 --> 00:03:19,799 - You will get me executed. - You've survived so far. 41 00:03:19,866 --> 00:03:23,496 Can you hide them? She's my daughter. And he's the King's bastard. 42 00:03:23,570 --> 00:03:24,833 - What? - Do not ask. 43 00:03:24,905 --> 00:03:26,669 It is just until I can get Edward to listen. 44 00:03:26,740 --> 00:03:30,575 I fear we are beyond that. This place is like a tinder waiting for a spark. 45 00:03:30,677 --> 00:03:34,170 - Which is why I need you to help me. - [Pyrlig panting] 46 00:03:34,247 --> 00:03:35,340 Thank you. 47 00:03:35,816 --> 00:03:36,977 Come on, this way. 48 00:03:39,553 --> 00:03:41,044 [somber vocalizing] 49 00:03:41,154 --> 00:03:43,248 [woman] Curse upon the line of Aethelred! 50 00:03:44,424 --> 00:03:46,552 Is this defiance caused by hunger? 51 00:03:47,494 --> 00:03:50,931 - Hunger, fever, a lack of leadership. - [crowd shouting] 52 00:03:51,765 --> 00:03:53,256 How long will the grain last? 53 00:03:54,434 --> 00:03:58,201 That depends on how much the Ealdormen have kept for themselves. 54 00:04:00,741 --> 00:04:02,107 [man] May God forgive you! 55 00:04:04,377 --> 00:04:08,405 Lord Burgred speaks against me yet again. 56 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:10,850 Ignore the chatter. 57 00:04:11,918 --> 00:04:15,377 Truly dangerous men do not issue threats. 58 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:22,020 Look at them. 59 00:04:22,896 --> 00:04:26,731 I know that look. You have no plan. 60 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:30,400 I have a plan. 61 00:04:30,470 --> 00:04:31,597 [woman] Shame on you! 62 00:04:33,039 --> 00:04:35,372 We tell the Ealdorman we'll kill their lord. 63 00:04:35,442 --> 00:04:36,466 [Finan scoffs] 64 00:04:38,311 --> 00:04:39,904 Forgive me, but there is news. 65 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:44,077 The Ealdormen have called their Witan for after the funeral. 66 00:04:44,718 --> 00:04:46,209 Why was I not informed? 67 00:04:46,787 --> 00:04:50,815 They say you do not need to know and that you may not enter the Witan. 68 00:04:53,326 --> 00:04:57,593 [priest] Pater noster qui es in caelis. 69 00:04:58,832 --> 00:05:01,063 May your name be hallowed. 70 00:05:01,768 --> 00:05:03,566 May your will be done... 71 00:05:05,071 --> 00:05:06,403 What has happened here? 72 00:05:08,775 --> 00:05:14,442 - Slaughter, betrayal and now ambition. - [Finan] So, when they come to kill you, 73 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:17,313 - what would you like me to do? - They will not kill me. 74 00:05:18,018 --> 00:05:20,487 I am the only one who knows where Aelfwynn hides. 75 00:05:21,521 --> 00:05:23,114 We will strike a deal. 76 00:05:23,190 --> 00:05:25,750 - [Witan clamoring] - The King cannot be trusted. 77 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:27,920 He calls himself leader of all Saxons, 78 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:30,987 yet he-he schemes against us to make us submissive! 79 00:05:31,097 --> 00:05:32,759 We will ask him to explain himself. 80 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:35,997 So he can lie about Lady Aelfwynn, as he lied about her mother? 81 00:05:36,102 --> 00:05:40,164 - The time has come to take a bolder step! - Isolating ourselves from Wessex 82 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:42,970 would serve Mercia no better than King Edward's tyranny! 83 00:05:43,043 --> 00:05:46,878 - Then let us put it to the Witan! - Who would... 84 00:05:46,980 --> 00:05:48,539 [clamoring stops] 85 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:54,143 Please, continue. 86 00:05:55,989 --> 00:06:00,859 - The Witan is closed to all but Mercians. - I am Mercian in blood through my mother. 87 00:06:00,961 --> 00:06:03,192 Lord, no. We must be able to speak freely. 88 00:06:03,296 --> 00:06:04,730 I do not deny that. 89 00:06:04,831 --> 00:06:07,232 [Witan murmuring] 90 00:06:12,873 --> 00:06:16,366 Speak. I come merely to listen to your discussions. 91 00:06:16,476 --> 00:06:20,072 You were saying I lied about Lady Aelfwynn? 92 00:06:20,180 --> 00:06:23,378 Everyone knows Eardwulf hunts her on the road. 93 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:25,543 [Edward] Yes, to bring her here to safety. 94 00:06:25,652 --> 00:06:29,419 We are waiting until the sickness passes and Eardwulf and Lady Aelfwynn return. 95 00:06:29,522 --> 00:06:30,546 Lies! 96 00:06:30,657 --> 00:06:31,681 [indistinct chatter] 97 00:06:31,758 --> 00:06:34,990 That seems an unwise thing to say. 98 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:41,023 You said we could speak freely, and I say this is lies! 99 00:06:41,101 --> 00:06:42,228 [Witan shouting] 100 00:06:42,335 --> 00:06:44,497 Lord Burgred, remember who I am. 101 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:49,669 You move in your troops, leader of the Mercian Guard disappears, 102 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:52,713 so yet again we cannot defend ourselves. 103 00:06:52,779 --> 00:06:57,080 Then suddenly, from nowhere, a fever closes the city 104 00:06:57,183 --> 00:06:59,846 - and starves the people! - Burgred! You go too far! 105 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:02,913 You cannot be suggesting I created this situation. 106 00:07:03,023 --> 00:07:07,017 The people are hungry because you hoard the grain! 107 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:10,427 We hoard it so it cannot fatten Wessex fighters. 108 00:07:10,530 --> 00:07:13,090 - Enough! Enough! - [Witan murmuring] 109 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:15,134 - The outlaw returns! - No outlaw. 110 00:07:15,235 --> 00:07:18,364 Just a man who's seen enough conflict in Mercia. Let me speak. 111 00:07:20,941 --> 00:07:23,536 I am Lord Uhtred, who, with Lady Aethelflaed, 112 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:27,445 has led Mercian fyrds to victory against the Danes at Tettenhall. 113 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:30,978 I spilled blood for you. I ask that you listen to me in return. 114 00:07:31,084 --> 00:07:33,576 Lord Uhtred, explain to these people 115 00:07:33,653 --> 00:07:36,452 Lady Aelfwynn is safe and about to return for her betrothal. 116 00:07:36,556 --> 00:07:39,116 She is safe, but she cannot be betrothed. 117 00:07:40,327 --> 00:07:43,991 Eardwulf has confessed to the murder of Lord Aethelred 118 00:07:44,097 --> 00:07:45,895 - and he has fled Mercia. - [murmuring] 119 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:48,561 Ignore the heathen! He's just a troublemaker! 120 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:52,436 Why do you seek to humiliate Mercia with these outrageous lies? 121 00:07:52,505 --> 00:07:56,101 It is no lie. Eardwulf has near confessed it before his men. 122 00:07:56,176 --> 00:07:57,940 This was found on him. 123 00:07:59,746 --> 00:08:02,944 It belonged to Lord Aethelred and was stolen from his dying hand. 124 00:08:07,754 --> 00:08:09,848 Eardwulf has done many things to harm Mercia. 125 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:12,516 You all chose to turn your eyes from it. 126 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:14,093 This is the consequence. 127 00:08:27,941 --> 00:08:30,501 [indistinct chatter] 128 00:08:41,888 --> 00:08:42,981 What is it? 129 00:08:43,823 --> 00:08:46,190 - I'm not going to tell you. - Is it wormwood? 130 00:08:49,329 --> 00:08:52,697 It will not work. I've heard it kills men. 131 00:08:52,799 --> 00:08:54,734 Poison can sometimes be a cure. 132 00:08:55,201 --> 00:08:57,227 Mixed with holy water, it will cool the fever. 133 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:00,905 Look at her. She is dying. 134 00:09:01,007 --> 00:09:05,206 - If she does, we will be blamed. - There's sickness everywhere, Eadith. 135 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:09,578 Yes, and who gets accused? Sinners, people like me. 136 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,076 You have not been shunned as I have. 137 00:09:12,886 --> 00:09:14,650 - I will not take the risk. - [scoffs] 138 00:09:15,989 --> 00:09:18,652 And I thought you were amongst the bravest of warriors. 139 00:09:27,067 --> 00:09:28,091 There. 140 00:09:29,235 --> 00:09:30,931 Now she and I are both doomed. 141 00:09:31,438 --> 00:09:35,876 [Aelfwynn breathing heavily] 142 00:09:35,942 --> 00:09:37,069 Aelfwynn? 143 00:09:41,514 --> 00:09:42,538 [sighs] 144 00:09:46,252 --> 00:09:49,586 - [Aelfwynn coughing] - [Edward] Where is my niece, Uhtred? 145 00:09:49,689 --> 00:09:52,887 We know you traveled the road with children from Saltwic. 146 00:09:55,795 --> 00:09:57,730 - Where are they? - I will not tell you. 147 00:09:58,865 --> 00:10:02,893 Not until I have your word that Aelfwynn and Lady Aethelflaed will be protected. 148 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:04,870 You are in no position to bargain! 149 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:05,962 [Uhtred sighs] 150 00:10:06,072 --> 00:10:08,564 So, I will ask you this one more time. 151 00:10:09,876 --> 00:10:11,742 - Where is my niece? - [sighs] 152 00:10:13,947 --> 00:10:16,815 Tell me or I shall have you seized. 153 00:10:16,916 --> 00:10:19,408 I've done nothing wrong. You know this. 154 00:10:19,486 --> 00:10:23,890 Your actions have caused chaos, disturbed a smooth transition of power 155 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:26,290 and launched an uprising amongst the Ealdormen! 156 00:10:27,794 --> 00:10:31,162 So, even you will understand why I call you traitor. 157 00:10:33,933 --> 00:10:34,992 Take him away. 158 00:10:35,902 --> 00:10:37,097 [scoffs] 159 00:10:45,645 --> 00:10:49,776 Find out where he hides her. The girl is our only way to maintain the alliance. 160 00:10:49,849 --> 00:10:51,943 If we cannot betroth her, we lose that bond. 161 00:10:53,353 --> 00:10:55,447 But who to betroth her to? 162 00:10:56,322 --> 00:10:59,292 You said there are no suitable candidates. 163 00:10:59,359 --> 00:11:00,622 [breathes deeply] Yes. 164 00:11:02,028 --> 00:11:05,521 Perhaps instead of seeking to make a bond with the Ealdormen... 165 00:11:06,766 --> 00:11:08,598 we should find a way to break them. 166 00:11:13,006 --> 00:11:16,272 - [bleating] - [Rhodri] Why haven't we slaughtered them? 167 00:11:16,376 --> 00:11:19,107 - [guard] We were tricked! - You say you have them under control, 168 00:11:19,179 --> 00:11:21,705 and then I hear they've taken our villages to the south! 169 00:11:21,814 --> 00:11:23,476 I've never seen men like this before. 170 00:11:23,550 --> 00:11:27,681 I do not want this news to reach my brother whilst he's on holy pilgrimage. 171 00:11:28,721 --> 00:11:31,657 - You will tell no one of these defeats. - They are terrifying. 172 00:11:31,724 --> 00:11:32,783 [chuckles] 173 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:35,484 What was that? 174 00:11:35,562 --> 00:11:37,190 Huh? Uh... 175 00:11:38,665 --> 00:11:40,293 Are you thirsty? 176 00:11:55,181 --> 00:11:57,650 - [Rhodri laughs] - [Brida groans] 177 00:12:03,223 --> 00:12:06,591 [panting] 178 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:09,085 [yells] 179 00:12:10,763 --> 00:12:12,823 [Burgred] Stay back! Come on, move aside. 180 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:16,836 We are taking it to storage, so that Wessex cannot steal it. 181 00:12:16,903 --> 00:12:18,269 [Cenric] Seize the carts! 182 00:12:18,371 --> 00:12:21,773 The King demands the grain be shared fairly amongst the people. 183 00:12:21,874 --> 00:12:24,207 The King does not care for the people. 184 00:12:24,677 --> 00:12:25,701 Mm... 185 00:12:25,778 --> 00:12:27,713 [both grunting] 186 00:12:29,549 --> 00:12:30,608 Guards! 187 00:12:31,884 --> 00:12:33,750 - Stand aside! - [woman groans] 188 00:12:41,894 --> 00:12:42,918 With me! 189 00:12:43,763 --> 00:12:45,732 [indistinct chatter] 190 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:50,863 I would call this provocation. 191 00:12:59,078 --> 00:13:00,546 [horse neighs in distance] 192 00:13:03,049 --> 00:13:04,210 [Aldhelm] What is it? 193 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:06,549 We're being followed. Come on! 194 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:07,712 [Aldhelm] Go! 195 00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:11,318 [suspenseful music plays] 196 00:13:24,437 --> 00:13:26,565 - [whinnies] - Could we have been discovered? 197 00:13:26,639 --> 00:13:29,165 - [Aldhelm] We cannot outrun them. - [both panting] 198 00:13:29,275 --> 00:13:32,006 We must hide. Hyah! Away! 199 00:13:56,269 --> 00:13:57,293 Lord King! 200 00:13:57,370 --> 00:14:01,466 Why do you continue to impound our grain and occupy our citadel? 201 00:14:01,541 --> 00:14:06,536 May I remind you, this hall is only for the Lord of Mercia and his Ealdormen! 202 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:09,707 And so I shall remain here until the new Lord is chosen. 203 00:14:09,816 --> 00:14:14,277 Yet the Witan are minded to separate from Wessex. 204 00:14:14,354 --> 00:14:15,447 Really? 205 00:14:20,727 --> 00:14:23,629 You do not speak for the Ealdormen. 206 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:26,222 You are merely grasping like a greedy child, 207 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:27,891 and I shall not indulge it. 208 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:30,401 If you want me to leave the hall, 209 00:14:30,503 --> 00:14:35,168 one of your men will have to lay hands on a King, 210 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:41,306 a man anointed by God to rule in his name and a son of Alfred. 211 00:14:42,582 --> 00:14:44,346 They dishonor me, 212 00:14:44,417 --> 00:14:48,980 you dishonor Mercia for breaking the accord so long held between us. 213 00:14:50,256 --> 00:14:53,021 Who will be the man to do it? 214 00:14:53,526 --> 00:14:56,052 Drag a King through the hall? 215 00:14:56,162 --> 00:15:00,065 Who dares throw himself before God like this? 216 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:06,369 [Burgred] I will. 217 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:11,935 I will fight for Mercia. 218 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:16,774 You forget I am King and wield power like a King. 219 00:15:23,589 --> 00:15:24,955 Lord Burgred... 220 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:30,624 we have taken your son to Wessex for religious instruction. 221 00:15:31,864 --> 00:15:33,059 [horse snorts] 222 00:15:35,868 --> 00:15:40,272 [Edward] He will be cared for until his father finds better judgment. 223 00:15:50,750 --> 00:15:53,811 [suspenseful music plays] 224 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:56,389 [breathing heavily] 225 00:16:06,732 --> 00:16:08,428 - [Sihtric] Lady Aethelflaed. - Run. 226 00:16:08,501 --> 00:16:10,493 - We know you're there! - I'll hold them off. 227 00:16:10,603 --> 00:16:11,832 No, no! 228 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:19,335 Sihtric! 229 00:16:20,746 --> 00:16:21,805 [sighs] 230 00:16:22,582 --> 00:16:24,016 Lady, it's Uhtred's men! 231 00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:25,584 [breathing heavily] 232 00:16:27,253 --> 00:16:28,983 - [Aldhelm] Thank God it's you. - My lady. 233 00:16:29,755 --> 00:16:30,814 Aldhelm. 234 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:34,358 You are not easy to find. 235 00:16:34,460 --> 00:16:35,792 Did Uhtred send you? 236 00:16:36,696 --> 00:16:38,289 What news of my daughter? 237 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:42,192 She is safe. Uhtred has returned to Aegelesburg 238 00:16:42,301 --> 00:16:45,430 - to bargain for your protection. - Is Aelfwynn with him? 239 00:16:49,675 --> 00:16:53,806 She is being cared for, but... she became unwell. 240 00:16:54,280 --> 00:16:56,647 - The sickness? - [Young Uhtred] It may not be. 241 00:16:57,383 --> 00:16:59,375 She's traveled a great distance. 242 00:17:00,653 --> 00:17:01,677 Take me to her. 243 00:17:09,896 --> 00:17:11,660 Did the King ask you to do this? 244 00:17:12,965 --> 00:17:14,058 Do not speak. 245 00:17:14,166 --> 00:17:18,069 Were you sworn to Alfred? Where will we have met? 246 00:17:22,675 --> 00:17:24,405 We have fought at Beamfleot. 247 00:17:35,988 --> 00:17:40,551 Must we extract this information from you the hard way? 248 00:17:47,066 --> 00:17:48,159 [Aethelhelm sighs] 249 00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:55,000 Can't you just tell us where Lady Aelfwynn is hiding? 250 00:18:00,446 --> 00:18:01,709 It's your choice. 251 00:18:20,433 --> 00:18:24,097 [both grunting] 252 00:18:33,279 --> 00:18:37,444 [grunting continues] 253 00:19:00,306 --> 00:19:01,330 Aelfwynn? 254 00:19:01,907 --> 00:19:03,273 [panting] Aelfwynn? 255 00:19:03,342 --> 00:19:04,935 [Aelfwynn wheezes] 256 00:19:05,011 --> 00:19:07,446 Aelfwynn, please wake up. Aelfwynn... 257 00:19:07,513 --> 00:19:08,674 You've killed her. 258 00:19:08,781 --> 00:19:12,309 No. Perhaps it is the poison burning the fever in her body? 259 00:19:12,418 --> 00:19:15,684 - Or perhaps she's dead! - No. No, she's still breathing. 260 00:19:18,791 --> 00:19:23,354 We must take her to a place of-of comfort. Let us go back to Aegelesburg. 261 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:25,662 - No, but Lord Uhtred said... - I know what Uhtred said. 262 00:19:26,265 --> 00:19:29,030 But Uhtred is not my master and we cannot stay here. 263 00:19:30,603 --> 00:19:34,540 We must get her to a healer in Aegelesburg if she is to stand a chance. 264 00:19:37,109 --> 00:19:38,202 [quietly] Okay. 265 00:19:38,310 --> 00:19:39,334 [sniffles] 266 00:19:39,445 --> 00:19:42,506 [Osferth exhaling] 267 00:19:42,615 --> 00:19:44,140 Lord have mercy on us. 268 00:20:05,337 --> 00:20:07,465 How are your expressions of piety? 269 00:20:08,908 --> 00:20:10,069 Full-hearted. 270 00:20:11,744 --> 00:20:13,508 Where is Burgred's son? 271 00:20:14,180 --> 00:20:15,307 He is safe. 272 00:20:17,216 --> 00:20:21,381 It was a callous decision, but I suspect a clever one. 273 00:20:22,321 --> 00:20:25,587 It has diminished Burgred and you have averted a fight. 274 00:20:26,592 --> 00:20:28,561 For that, I am grateful. 275 00:20:29,428 --> 00:20:31,488 I do not think the conflict is over. 276 00:20:31,564 --> 00:20:35,524 But you've been decisive, and that will help in times of chaos. 277 00:20:36,702 --> 00:20:41,106 Now you could play peacemaker yourself. How will you proceed? 278 00:20:41,207 --> 00:20:44,200 I will not tell you, for you will not keep it to yourself. 279 00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:47,671 Then I will tell you one thing. 280 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:52,851 The people of Mercia are Saxon, but they will never be of Wessex. 281 00:20:53,419 --> 00:20:56,355 Force them to be, and they will fight back. 282 00:20:56,422 --> 00:21:00,382 If you do not seek to conquer, all will be resolved. 283 00:21:01,026 --> 00:21:03,052 Continue to care for Mercia, 284 00:21:03,129 --> 00:21:07,362 find the right match for my granddaughter, and peace will come. 285 00:21:08,300 --> 00:21:13,102 Did we discover if Uhtred has all the children from Saltwic? 286 00:21:13,205 --> 00:21:16,107 He will not give us that information. 287 00:21:16,208 --> 00:21:18,302 Believe me, we tried to extract it. 288 00:21:47,239 --> 00:21:51,108 [groaning] 289 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:57,807 Don't turn away from me. This was done in your name. 290 00:21:57,917 --> 00:22:01,012 I did not order this, Uhtred. 291 00:22:03,522 --> 00:22:04,956 [groans] 292 00:22:08,594 --> 00:22:10,927 Aethelhelm claims he acts for you. 293 00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:14,523 Look at me! 294 00:22:31,317 --> 00:22:33,809 Fetch him food and water and furs to keep him warm. 295 00:22:33,886 --> 00:22:34,945 Yes, Lord. 296 00:22:37,823 --> 00:22:41,225 [Edward] I did not order this, because I knew it would not work. 297 00:22:41,327 --> 00:22:42,556 [Uhtred groans] 298 00:22:42,661 --> 00:22:46,621 Lord Aethelhelm was foolish to think you would weaken. 299 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:48,964 [chuckles] 300 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:59,004 Tell me, where does it come from, this courage? 301 00:23:00,579 --> 00:23:04,914 You have suffered greatly, and for what? A child you barely know? 302 00:23:05,017 --> 00:23:06,212 Not for her. 303 00:23:07,052 --> 00:23:08,145 Then why? 304 00:23:08,220 --> 00:23:10,553 The same reason I fought at Tettenhall. 305 00:23:12,491 --> 00:23:15,393 My deep love of Mercian politics. 306 00:23:19,865 --> 00:23:21,333 You love my sister. 307 00:23:26,438 --> 00:23:30,534 Your sister is a widow. She has my respect. 308 00:23:37,750 --> 00:23:41,881 I've always envied you for choosing your own path. 309 00:23:42,454 --> 00:23:44,514 Looked at the way men followed you 310 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:50,052 and felt... inspired, if somewhat grudgingly. 311 00:23:52,598 --> 00:23:56,467 And now I wonder if you are as imprisoned as I am... 312 00:23:57,403 --> 00:24:02,307 unable to escape a life that was imposed upon you. [sighs] 313 00:24:02,408 --> 00:24:04,274 Neither of us asked to be here. 314 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:08,137 For my part, the choices are growing narrower. 315 00:24:09,715 --> 00:24:12,275 I have tried to find a solution here 316 00:24:12,384 --> 00:24:15,252 that respects the Mercians and keeps order. 317 00:24:16,455 --> 00:24:18,481 But events have turned against me... 318 00:24:19,992 --> 00:24:25,124 and I have to ask myself, does God want me to fight for this? 319 00:24:27,466 --> 00:24:29,901 I have followed the guidance of others too long. 320 00:24:30,502 --> 00:24:32,937 I have made mistakes, yes. 321 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:38,341 I have lived somewhat in Alfred's shadow. 322 00:24:38,444 --> 00:24:39,605 [inhales sharply] 323 00:24:43,749 --> 00:24:46,082 And now you see the light? 324 00:24:51,190 --> 00:24:55,821 I know he was speaking the truth when he said the kingdoms are stronger united. 325 00:24:59,631 --> 00:25:02,760 So, perhaps I should be unifying them myself... 326 00:25:04,036 --> 00:25:06,505 rather than making a child do it for me. 327 00:25:11,944 --> 00:25:13,640 You are free to go, Uhtred. 328 00:25:21,954 --> 00:25:24,014 [sighs] Return to Aelfwynn. 329 00:25:24,723 --> 00:25:30,162 Reunite with my sister and keep them safe until the conflict passes. 330 00:25:30,229 --> 00:25:34,064 Matters may grow ugly here. It is best they do not see it. 331 00:25:49,148 --> 00:25:50,514 [groans] 332 00:25:53,719 --> 00:25:57,588 [men laughing] 333 00:25:57,689 --> 00:25:59,988 [indistinct chatter] 334 00:26:02,995 --> 00:26:04,759 [man] You learn something every day... 335 00:26:04,863 --> 00:26:09,324 [Rhodri] They'll be pushed back to the sea, drowning in their own blood! 336 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:11,597 Picked on the wrong men this time! 337 00:26:13,839 --> 00:26:14,863 Hey! 338 00:26:16,008 --> 00:26:17,374 Did you hear that, bitch? 339 00:26:17,443 --> 00:26:19,708 - Do you want to congratulate us? - [groans] 340 00:26:19,778 --> 00:26:23,408 Oh, she cannot speak for thirst. 341 00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:26,278 [Rhodri] Hey, want a drink? 342 00:26:27,386 --> 00:26:29,787 Come on. Come on. 343 00:26:30,522 --> 00:26:32,514 [men grunt] 344 00:26:32,591 --> 00:26:37,620 - [gasping] - [men laughing] 345 00:26:38,397 --> 00:26:40,389 [whimpering] 346 00:26:41,033 --> 00:26:42,865 [men grunt and laugh] 347 00:26:42,935 --> 00:26:45,769 [hooves pattering] 348 00:26:55,414 --> 00:26:58,213 [dramatic vocalizing] 349 00:27:13,665 --> 00:27:14,963 [gasps] 350 00:27:16,802 --> 00:27:20,000 She says your daughter passed into the next life. 351 00:27:20,105 --> 00:27:22,006 [breathes deeply] 352 00:27:22,574 --> 00:27:24,566 And her body was taken to Aegelesburg. 353 00:27:30,249 --> 00:27:31,273 [sniffles] 354 00:27:49,768 --> 00:27:54,331 Has Uhtred finally realized the stupidity of his defiance? 355 00:27:54,439 --> 00:27:55,600 I would say not. 356 00:27:56,141 --> 00:27:58,872 But I have asked him to leave Aegelesburg. 357 00:27:59,778 --> 00:28:02,942 - And I would like you to do the same. - Lord? 358 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:06,508 More than once you have taken it upon yourself 359 00:28:06,618 --> 00:28:10,885 to interpret my wishes in a way that I find unchristian. 360 00:28:10,989 --> 00:28:14,153 I have tried to guide you on a bolder course. 361 00:28:14,226 --> 00:28:17,492 Is it boldness to confine a widow? 362 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:19,521 Beat a man as he was chained? 363 00:28:19,631 --> 00:28:24,569 I simply placed myself between you and some necessary unpleasantness. 364 00:28:24,670 --> 00:28:27,469 - I did what you asked. - But not what I wanted. 365 00:28:28,340 --> 00:28:32,334 Once again, you used my orders to suit your own wishes. 366 00:28:32,978 --> 00:28:37,473 Perhaps being so far from home has clouded your judgment. 367 00:28:38,150 --> 00:28:40,244 Return to Winchester, and all will be well. 368 00:28:40,686 --> 00:28:42,587 Very well, I shall do as you request. 369 00:28:46,992 --> 00:28:49,985 I hope your mother advises you better than I have. 370 00:28:53,265 --> 00:28:57,259 Wonderful news, Edward! The word is that Aelfwynn has been brought to the gates. 371 00:28:58,170 --> 00:28:59,263 She is here? 372 00:28:59,371 --> 00:29:02,205 - Shall I bring her into the town? - Yes, of course! Bring her to me! 373 00:29:03,508 --> 00:29:04,532 Open the gate! 374 00:29:04,610 --> 00:29:08,775 See? It is a sign! The Lord did not want you to be a tyrant 375 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:10,508 and now has sent you your reward! 376 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:13,450 - [guard] Move, move! - [crowd clamoring] 377 00:29:17,189 --> 00:29:20,455 [Aelswith panting] Oh, dear God! We will need a priest. 378 00:29:20,559 --> 00:29:23,358 We've tried everything. She needs the final rites, Lord. 379 00:29:24,396 --> 00:29:27,628 Find me every healer in town. Do not speak a word of this to anyone. 380 00:29:27,733 --> 00:29:29,224 Yes, Lord. Come with me. 381 00:29:29,701 --> 00:29:30,725 [Edward] Go. 382 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:33,438 Do you think she will survive? 383 00:29:48,320 --> 00:29:50,653 [sighs] Dear God! 384 00:29:51,823 --> 00:29:53,485 I'll find the man who did this. 385 00:29:54,059 --> 00:29:55,288 [Uhtred sighs] 386 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:57,721 Eh, don't, don't, don't. 387 00:29:57,796 --> 00:30:00,561 - [Uhtred sighs] - What now? 388 00:30:01,667 --> 00:30:04,660 There's nothing for us here, Finan. Where's my daughter? 389 00:30:04,770 --> 00:30:08,434 She's insisting on helping Father Pyrlig, and I've tried to dissuade her, but... 390 00:30:08,507 --> 00:30:10,840 She is too stubborn because she is my daughter? 391 00:30:11,810 --> 00:30:13,506 - [both] Hm. - [Finan scoffs] 392 00:30:13,612 --> 00:30:14,671 Where is she? 393 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:30,527 [indistinct chatter] 394 00:30:31,530 --> 00:30:33,761 The King continues to take the town. 395 00:30:34,966 --> 00:30:36,366 He feeds the people. 396 00:30:36,468 --> 00:30:38,630 Truly, you have lost your judgment. 397 00:30:40,706 --> 00:30:42,038 Think on your son! 398 00:30:43,442 --> 00:30:45,322 - [man 1] There's grain! - [man 2] Come with me. 399 00:30:46,211 --> 00:30:47,372 [woman] The cart's here! 400 00:30:48,814 --> 00:30:51,214 - Okay, there's plenty to go around. - [Stiorra] Form a line. 401 00:30:51,283 --> 00:30:53,946 - [crowd clamoring] - Don't push! 402 00:30:54,019 --> 00:30:56,614 [Stiorra] Here. [grunting] 403 00:30:57,289 --> 00:30:59,554 Stand back and form a line! 404 00:31:00,659 --> 00:31:02,628 - [man] You don't need it! - Hold on! 405 00:31:02,694 --> 00:31:04,720 You would think the grain was silver. 406 00:31:06,131 --> 00:31:09,533 Hey, calm yourselves. Calm yourselves! There's more than enough. 407 00:31:09,634 --> 00:31:11,227 - Stop this! - [Pyrlig] Stand back! 408 00:31:11,336 --> 00:31:13,805 - [woman] Get off me! - [Stiorra] Get off! 409 00:31:15,040 --> 00:31:17,509 [all grunting] 410 00:31:17,576 --> 00:31:18,805 [Uhtred] Stiorra! 411 00:31:18,877 --> 00:31:20,311 [grunting continues] 412 00:31:25,083 --> 00:31:27,882 - [Stiorra coughing] - Finan, take Stiorra! 413 00:31:27,986 --> 00:31:31,753 - [Finan] Look at me. You're fine. - [Uhtred] Stop! Drop it! 414 00:31:33,191 --> 00:31:35,888 - Enough! Get back! - [man grunting] 415 00:31:38,930 --> 00:31:40,421 [Stiorra groaning] 416 00:31:43,034 --> 00:31:46,402 I know you suffer, but turning on each other will not save you! 417 00:31:47,906 --> 00:31:52,367 You must work as one rather than quarreling amongst yourselves. 418 00:31:53,111 --> 00:31:55,603 Now, get back behind the cart and form a line. 419 00:31:55,714 --> 00:31:57,580 Each person will be given what they need. 420 00:31:57,682 --> 00:32:00,675 - Look how he influences them. - [Uhtred] Trust me. 421 00:32:01,086 --> 00:32:05,285 - He will make them rise against you. - [Uhtred] Mercian must not fight Mercian. 422 00:32:06,124 --> 00:32:08,525 Anyone who wants grain must keep the peace. 423 00:32:09,728 --> 00:32:12,527 - Finan, help me with the bags. - [Finan] Lord. 424 00:32:16,034 --> 00:32:17,263 Bring him before me. 425 00:32:21,740 --> 00:32:22,764 [Pyrlig] Bless you. 426 00:32:22,874 --> 00:32:24,103 [woman] Thank you. [grunts] 427 00:32:24,876 --> 00:32:27,368 [indistinct chatter] 428 00:32:34,820 --> 00:32:37,813 [groaning softly] 429 00:32:50,068 --> 00:32:52,970 [straining] 430 00:32:56,174 --> 00:32:58,439 [panting] 431 00:33:09,621 --> 00:33:12,352 [crowd yelling in distance] 432 00:33:15,460 --> 00:33:17,588 [yelling continues] 433 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:21,793 Kill anyone who looks like they cannot work! 434 00:33:22,267 --> 00:33:26,136 Fat ones we can sell as slaves. [roars] 435 00:33:27,439 --> 00:33:31,171 [yelling and grunting] 436 00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:47,121 Secure the fort! 437 00:33:49,794 --> 00:33:51,820 [screaming] 438 00:33:58,904 --> 00:34:01,373 [grunting] 439 00:34:03,208 --> 00:34:04,403 [leader] Spare him! 440 00:34:04,509 --> 00:34:06,375 [Rhodri panting] 441 00:34:06,478 --> 00:34:07,844 You want the silver? 442 00:34:10,015 --> 00:34:11,847 I have no interest in silver. 443 00:34:24,162 --> 00:34:26,324 We are looking for a Dane named Brida. 444 00:34:26,765 --> 00:34:29,701 Too late. I killed her. 445 00:34:31,036 --> 00:34:32,527 [Brida] You did not! 446 00:34:40,845 --> 00:34:41,869 [sighs] 447 00:34:49,454 --> 00:34:53,016 [Uhtred] Lord King, I was leaving as we agreed. 448 00:34:53,091 --> 00:34:56,584 But then you chose to be part of a disturbance in the town. 449 00:34:56,695 --> 00:34:58,789 I did not choose to be part of it. 450 00:34:59,531 --> 00:35:02,695 You were just guided by forces beyond your control? 451 00:35:03,435 --> 00:35:06,462 As ever, Uhtred is but a plaything of his gods. 452 00:35:13,211 --> 00:35:16,045 [Edward] You wanted to bring peace to Aegelesburg. 453 00:35:17,282 --> 00:35:20,150 Which is better than wanting to start another battle. 454 00:35:20,251 --> 00:35:22,720 You truly think I seek battles? 455 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:27,282 Perhaps not, but that is what will happen. The Ealdormen will not back down, 456 00:35:27,392 --> 00:35:30,487 so you will finish the slaughter that the Danes have started. 457 00:35:30,595 --> 00:35:31,756 I fear you are right. 458 00:35:32,797 --> 00:35:35,062 There is a risk of great slaughter. 459 00:35:35,133 --> 00:35:36,761 Innocent people will suffer. 460 00:35:36,835 --> 00:35:40,897 I will crush them, leave the town in the care of the Wessex Guard. 461 00:35:41,339 --> 00:35:43,308 They will run the place as they feel they need to, 462 00:35:43,408 --> 00:35:45,900 which is rarely an easy life for the people, is it? 463 00:35:47,278 --> 00:35:49,509 Strange things happen in times of conflict. 464 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:53,843 The Ealdormen are passionate that they could repel us for a while. 465 00:35:53,952 --> 00:35:57,013 Whichever way, the conflict would continue. 466 00:35:58,690 --> 00:36:00,955 They might try to hunt down my sister. 467 00:36:02,427 --> 00:36:03,827 They would not find her. 468 00:36:03,928 --> 00:36:07,296 So you will live as fugitives for months, years? Is that how you see it? 469 00:36:07,365 --> 00:36:08,993 I've spent many years on the road. 470 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,467 True, but it is not the life that was meant for Aethelflaed. 471 00:36:11,536 --> 00:36:14,700 - Hardly what she deserves. - That is a choice you are making. 472 00:36:18,443 --> 00:36:24,314 If I place someone to rule here who might forge a path to peace, 473 00:36:24,382 --> 00:36:27,147 someone who might not necessarily please the Ealdormen, 474 00:36:27,218 --> 00:36:30,950 but whose popularity with the people might force them to accept it... 475 00:36:32,490 --> 00:36:37,554 Let us call him a Lord and Protector who would rule here 476 00:36:37,662 --> 00:36:41,064 just for a few years until things are less volatile. 477 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:48,162 I wondered if that person should be you. 478 00:36:52,477 --> 00:36:53,501 Me? 479 00:37:00,018 --> 00:37:01,919 I do not want to rule here. 480 00:37:02,020 --> 00:37:05,320 Yes, but as we know, you rarely get to make your own choices. 481 00:37:06,925 --> 00:37:11,920 Find an equilibrium, wait for an Ealdorman to come of age, 482 00:37:12,030 --> 00:37:15,523 if my niece survives, betroth her to someone Aethelflaed chooses. 483 00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:20,402 It is clear to me you have the respect of the people here. 484 00:37:21,005 --> 00:37:22,166 They listen to you. 485 00:37:23,408 --> 00:37:26,378 So, perhaps we should use that to our mutual advantage. 486 00:37:26,444 --> 00:37:27,935 I do not seek advantage. 487 00:37:28,046 --> 00:37:29,571 Even to bring peace? 488 00:37:30,381 --> 00:37:33,909 You accept, you ensure Mercia returns to how it was, 489 00:37:34,018 --> 00:37:36,578 before Aethelred destroyed everything. 490 00:37:36,688 --> 00:37:40,125 - If I do not? - As you said, there will be slaughter. 491 00:37:41,192 --> 00:37:43,559 And that will be a choice you are making. 492 00:37:46,364 --> 00:37:49,300 Accept and your reputation will be restored 493 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:51,767 and your men given status and wealth. 494 00:37:53,371 --> 00:37:57,274 And in a few years, you will be free to pursue whichever dreams you may have. 495 00:37:58,143 --> 00:38:02,444 I could give you the troops you need to retake the fortress you lost. 496 00:38:06,785 --> 00:38:08,276 And in return? 497 00:38:08,820 --> 00:38:12,052 I would be your King and expect your loyalty. 498 00:38:20,665 --> 00:38:22,657 I expect an answer by tomorrow. 499 00:38:39,150 --> 00:38:40,584 [Brida groans] 500 00:38:52,197 --> 00:38:53,995 How do I know you are Brida? 501 00:38:55,099 --> 00:38:59,298 [stammering] I fought with Guthrum. I followed Ragnar. 502 00:38:59,370 --> 00:39:00,998 I killed men at Tettenhall... 503 00:39:01,105 --> 00:39:05,509 So, you have heard of Saxon battles. That does not make you Brida. 504 00:39:08,646 --> 00:39:09,944 [sighs] 505 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:11,812 [groaning] 506 00:39:16,988 --> 00:39:19,480 It is Cnut's babe you carry, or that of a Welshman? 507 00:39:21,192 --> 00:39:25,562 The babe was made by Cnut, but Cnut's fallen. 508 00:39:28,032 --> 00:39:29,694 I do not know you. 509 00:39:30,869 --> 00:39:34,328 Cnut's cousin, Sigtryggr of Irland. 510 00:39:34,405 --> 00:39:36,965 Sigtryggr was defeated and killed. 511 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:40,876 Defeated, yes, driven from his settlements, yes. 512 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:44,683 But at this moment, quite alive. 513 00:39:48,853 --> 00:39:53,848 - And who do you belong to now, Brida? - No man. I am a warrior alone. 514 00:39:53,925 --> 00:39:56,053 You do not look like a warrior. 515 00:39:57,061 --> 00:39:59,223 Give me your sword and I will show you. 516 00:39:59,330 --> 00:40:02,494 Give you my sword? You might kill me. 517 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:08,066 No, the Brida I have heard of is cunning, so I will stay armed. 518 00:40:09,674 --> 00:40:12,940 If you are who you say you are, then show me. 519 00:40:20,118 --> 00:40:21,245 [Sigtryggr sighs] 520 00:40:34,866 --> 00:40:37,802 Listen to me. Talk. 521 00:40:42,307 --> 00:40:47,268 Prepare to be broken, as you tried to break me. 522 00:40:53,751 --> 00:40:56,380 [groaning] 523 00:40:56,454 --> 00:40:59,151 [men laughing] 524 00:40:59,257 --> 00:41:04,662 [Sigtryggr] Brida! You have the anger of a she-wolf! [laughs] 525 00:41:04,762 --> 00:41:06,060 [door closes] 526 00:41:10,001 --> 00:41:12,561 [indistinct chatter] 527 00:41:12,637 --> 00:41:14,469 - Is he joking? - [Uhtred] No. 528 00:41:16,441 --> 00:41:20,503 So, he's either lost his mind, or he's a genius like his father. 529 00:41:20,611 --> 00:41:25,345 He says that Aethelflaed will be defended. And it is true. 530 00:41:26,150 --> 00:41:28,949 No other leader in Mercia would protect her like I would. 531 00:41:29,587 --> 00:41:30,611 But? 532 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:33,621 But I was not born to be the Lord of Mercia. 533 00:41:33,691 --> 00:41:35,421 I never sought that kind of power. 534 00:41:35,493 --> 00:41:38,088 Well, perhaps that in itself makes you the best man. 535 00:41:39,597 --> 00:41:42,157 Mercia has suffered from being led by ambition. 536 00:41:43,935 --> 00:41:47,633 So, apart from the silver and the power 537 00:41:47,705 --> 00:41:51,506 and saving the woman you love, what is holding you back? 538 00:41:51,609 --> 00:41:55,774 Giving my loyalty to another Saxon king. I swore to myself I would not do that. 539 00:41:55,847 --> 00:41:59,682 I swear I will not drink too much ale, and I frequently go back on my word. 540 00:42:03,988 --> 00:42:07,857 Nobody wants to rip the two kingdoms apart, least of all Aethelflaed. 541 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:12,330 It is a path to peace. And she would be safe. 542 00:42:16,334 --> 00:42:20,533 So, we have no conclusion other than Edward has outwitted you. 543 00:42:21,172 --> 00:42:22,196 For now. 544 00:42:22,306 --> 00:42:24,172 So, he is as clever as his father. 545 00:42:25,043 --> 00:42:28,536 Which will be good for all Saxons, including you. 546 00:42:29,347 --> 00:42:33,341 - [gulping] - [men laughing and chattering] 547 00:42:33,418 --> 00:42:34,477 [Brida sighs] 548 00:42:35,420 --> 00:42:38,822 How did Cnut fall? Was it his arrogance or his anger? 549 00:42:40,391 --> 00:42:44,226 Both, but mainly his betrayal. 550 00:42:45,229 --> 00:42:47,698 So, who did he murder to further his ambition? 551 00:42:50,501 --> 00:42:52,902 He took Ragnar, who I loved, and blamed another. 552 00:42:53,004 --> 00:42:56,406 Mm. The man had a reputation for cunning. 553 00:42:56,507 --> 00:42:58,066 I had always admired that. 554 00:42:59,177 --> 00:43:02,841 But he died dishonored, if he allowed his woman to be enslaved. 555 00:43:03,581 --> 00:43:06,881 That was the work of Uhtred the Dane Slayer. 556 00:43:08,619 --> 00:43:10,713 But I will have my revenge on him. 557 00:43:10,788 --> 00:43:13,622 I have heard of this Dane Slayer 558 00:43:13,724 --> 00:43:16,523 and what he has done to our people for years. 559 00:43:21,466 --> 00:43:24,595 Why did Cnut not come when we requested help? 560 00:43:26,037 --> 00:43:27,528 We had our own battles. 561 00:43:32,410 --> 00:43:33,434 What? 562 00:43:34,412 --> 00:43:37,814 - You escaped without our help. - My kinsfolk did not. 563 00:43:39,283 --> 00:43:41,548 Our women and children were murdered by the Irish 564 00:43:41,619 --> 00:43:43,144 before we had a chance to save them. 565 00:43:44,088 --> 00:43:46,250 Then you should avenge them and make more children. 566 00:43:49,594 --> 00:43:50,789 Perhaps you're right. 567 00:43:52,330 --> 00:43:53,662 Grow strong here. 568 00:43:55,133 --> 00:43:59,764 Rest the men, get more silver, then retake Dyflin. 569 00:44:03,074 --> 00:44:06,909 - [guard groaning] - It seems empty, no? 570 00:44:07,612 --> 00:44:10,776 Yes, the greatest riches are in Wessex. 571 00:44:10,848 --> 00:44:13,249 Sadly, the Saxons do not like to share. 572 00:44:13,851 --> 00:44:17,015 And yet they say their faith is based on love. 573 00:44:17,121 --> 00:44:18,521 They talk a lot of shit. 574 00:44:19,190 --> 00:44:22,649 More shit than the Irish? This I can't believe. 575 00:44:22,760 --> 00:44:26,856 You have a lot to learn. What are you gonna do for now? 576 00:44:26,964 --> 00:44:29,957 I'll cut off the head of this man and send it to Hywel. 577 00:44:35,206 --> 00:44:37,266 [Pyrlig] It's just around the next corner. 578 00:44:37,341 --> 00:44:40,675 - Where are we going? - It's a safer place to hide. 579 00:44:46,951 --> 00:44:47,975 [Pyrlig] Let's go. 580 00:44:52,723 --> 00:44:53,952 That's it. Go inside. 581 00:44:55,693 --> 00:44:56,786 Go. 582 00:44:59,564 --> 00:45:00,725 Stay there. 583 00:45:04,969 --> 00:45:07,404 [Aelswith] Show me that child, Father Pyrlig. 584 00:45:08,239 --> 00:45:09,798 Do not hide him from me. 585 00:45:09,874 --> 00:45:12,742 [sighing] 586 00:45:17,915 --> 00:45:21,079 [exhales] He is here? 587 00:45:21,719 --> 00:45:24,211 - You know about him? - Indeed. 588 00:45:24,755 --> 00:45:28,351 I fear he had been taken, or lost forever. 589 00:45:32,196 --> 00:45:33,858 Did Uhtred bring him here? 590 00:45:34,932 --> 00:45:37,527 Apparently, even Aegelesburg is better than the road. 591 00:45:37,602 --> 00:45:41,767 - Had quite the adventure by all accounts. - Then I thank him for it. 592 00:45:41,872 --> 00:45:45,934 I know you dislike him, but maybe Edward is right this time. 593 00:45:46,677 --> 00:45:48,942 Father Pyrlig, what have I not been told? 594 00:45:52,250 --> 00:45:55,516 [dramatic vocalizing] 595 00:46:26,617 --> 00:46:29,246 There is a rumor you have struck a bargain. 596 00:46:29,754 --> 00:46:30,778 [Edward] Indeed. 597 00:46:31,722 --> 00:46:35,215 - I do not like the man. - I do not need your approval. 598 00:46:35,293 --> 00:46:37,125 But it may be the only compromise. 599 00:46:37,228 --> 00:46:39,424 The Ealdormen will complain, 600 00:46:39,497 --> 00:46:42,126 but this time, do not treat them too harshly. 601 00:46:43,401 --> 00:46:45,063 Then you will find some redemption. 602 00:46:45,136 --> 00:46:49,904 - I do not need redemption, either. - Oh, my son, you do. 603 00:46:51,809 --> 00:46:53,573 If only for the sins of your mother. 604 00:47:05,189 --> 00:47:09,251 - [Edward] Who is this? - He is Aethelstan. 605 00:47:12,196 --> 00:47:13,824 He cannot be here. 606 00:47:13,931 --> 00:47:17,834 I know it is difficult for you to acknowledge him, 607 00:47:17,935 --> 00:47:21,702 but I wondered, now that certain threats are absent... 608 00:47:22,873 --> 00:47:25,934 perhaps the moment has come for you to be reconciled. 609 00:47:26,010 --> 00:47:28,206 - Mother, I cannot. - Please. 610 00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:33,615 He has lived a life of lies, and that must be righted. 611 00:47:37,488 --> 00:47:43,052 I was wrong to wrench you apart, and it's something that I deeply regret. 612 00:47:43,861 --> 00:47:49,164 I thought my past actions were protecting you and Wessex, 613 00:47:49,233 --> 00:47:51,202 that I acted in the name of God. 614 00:47:51,802 --> 00:47:59,039 But God put love in your heart, for your first wife and this child. 615 00:48:00,311 --> 00:48:02,177 And I should not have ignored that. 616 00:48:06,016 --> 00:48:09,544 So, I ask for your forgiveness... 617 00:48:10,855 --> 00:48:11,879 and his. 618 00:48:13,758 --> 00:48:16,193 He needs your protection. 619 00:48:25,269 --> 00:48:27,534 Place him back to where he was concealed. 620 00:49:00,438 --> 00:49:03,636 [all vocalizing] 621 00:49:15,920 --> 00:49:17,411 [grunting] 622 00:49:19,723 --> 00:49:20,747 My King. 623 00:49:39,577 --> 00:49:42,274 - [Edward] Have you made your choice? - I will accept. 624 00:49:45,082 --> 00:49:47,074 If I can rule as my own man. 625 00:49:48,486 --> 00:49:52,423 I've never wanted to control Mercia. Only see it at peace. 626 00:49:52,490 --> 00:49:54,857 Good, then we are of one mind. 627 00:49:56,460 --> 00:49:59,919 At long last, I strike a bargain with Uhtred of Bebbanburg. 628 00:50:00,464 --> 00:50:04,959 That is a name from another life, but yes, for now, we strike a bargain. 629 00:50:13,277 --> 00:50:14,301 Guards! 630 00:50:15,446 --> 00:50:17,608 Cenric, stand down your men. 631 00:50:18,115 --> 00:50:20,380 Lady, I cannot. The King forbids it. 632 00:50:20,818 --> 00:50:23,447 I am told this is where my daughter's body is. 633 00:50:24,522 --> 00:50:26,684 This is where your King has led us. 634 00:50:27,458 --> 00:50:32,624 Cenric, please, in the name of Alfred, open the gates and stand down your men. 635 00:50:42,239 --> 00:50:43,798 [Cenric] Open the gates! 636 00:51:01,025 --> 00:51:04,894 - Oh, my dearest girl, you've come home. - [crying] Aelfwynn is dead. 637 00:51:04,995 --> 00:51:06,725 No, child. 638 00:51:06,830 --> 00:51:10,824 A miracle has occurred and you are mistaken in your heartbreak. 639 00:51:10,901 --> 00:51:12,392 [gasping] 640 00:51:21,946 --> 00:51:25,280 - [sighs, sniffles] - Mama? 641 00:51:41,699 --> 00:51:42,723 [sighs] 642 00:51:49,306 --> 00:51:51,605 - [Finan] This night together! - [laughter] 643 00:51:51,709 --> 00:51:56,477 Oh, oh! Eh, eh! To Eadith, for not killing the Lady Aelfwynn. 644 00:51:56,580 --> 00:51:58,640 - [all] To Eadith! - Yes! 645 00:51:59,283 --> 00:52:02,879 Your brother has restored peace, the people are being fed, 646 00:52:03,654 --> 00:52:05,088 and the fever passes. 647 00:52:05,556 --> 00:52:08,549 To Sihtric and Aethelflaed and Young Uhtred, too. 648 00:52:08,626 --> 00:52:09,787 May they return safely. 649 00:52:10,394 --> 00:52:12,886 But if there's ale still left when they get here, 650 00:52:12,963 --> 00:52:14,989 then we have let ourselves down. 651 00:52:15,099 --> 00:52:19,594 [laughing] 652 00:52:19,670 --> 00:52:23,437 Mostly, everyone now looks forward to the new Lord. 653 00:52:23,507 --> 00:52:25,066 Who is that to be? 654 00:52:26,410 --> 00:52:28,902 He has asked Uhtred. 655 00:52:31,915 --> 00:52:36,148 To the lands, to the silver and to the women! 656 00:52:36,253 --> 00:52:38,745 To Uhtred of Mercia! 657 00:52:38,822 --> 00:52:40,916 [all] Uhtred of Mercia! 658 00:52:40,991 --> 00:52:43,153 [laughter] 659 00:52:43,260 --> 00:52:45,320 [Finan] Finally, he can pay us some money! 660 00:52:45,429 --> 00:52:46,988 [Pyrlig] I very much doubt it. 661 00:52:59,476 --> 00:53:01,502 [intense vocalizing] 661 00:53:02,305 --> 00:54:02,727 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org