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.
King Sweyn with your mouth clamped up like a clam?
al rey Sweyn cerrando la boca
como una almeja?
al rey Svend con la boca cerrada?
o Rei Sueno ficando de bico fechado?