Askeladd crosses the river and escapes from Thorkell into Wales with Canute. However, Askeladd’s men are ambushed by a group of soldiers hiding behind the boulders at the border of the kingdom of Brycheiniog. Askeladd attempts to negotiate with their messenger, and reveals his plan.
He silenced his heart, silenced his breath,
تعلّم كيف يكبت أنفاسه وأفكاره
!كي لا يجذب الأنظار إليه
Alle Gefühle unterdrücken,
den Atem anhalten …
Silenció su corazón,
su respiración,
Acalló su corazón, acalló su aliento
Il a étouffé ses émotions
et son souffle !
Ele teve de silenciar o coração...