Thorfinn begins his duel against Askeladd with Canute and Thorkell as witnesses. However, Thorfinn is unable to strike as he stands overwhelmed by the extraordinary mood that overtakes Askeladd after Bjorn’s departure. Having noticed Thorfinn’s hesitation, Askeladd lays down his sword and provokes Thorfinn into an unarmed fight, which incites Thorfinn’s fury.
His face had this look, like he was asking, "Why?"
.علت وجهه نظرة وكأنّه يتساءل عن السّبب
Das verblüffte Gesicht meines Vaters.
Su rostro tenía esa mirada,
como si preguntara: "¿Por qué?".
Su cara tenía esta expresión,
como preguntándome: "¿Por qué?"
L’incompréhension sur le visage
de mon père !
O rosto dele tinha essa expressão,
perguntando "por quê"?