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.
All I have to do is put on an act
having these duels with you.
كان كلّ ما عليّ فعله
.هو أداء هذه العروض ومنازلتك
Ich muss nur in diesen komischen
Zweikämpfen gegen dich antreten,
Lo único que tengo que hacer es fingir
que tengo estos duelos contigo.
Solo tengo que hacer un poco de teatro
en estos duelos contigo.
Il suffit que je t’affronte
dans cette mascarade de duel,
Tudo que eu tenho que fazer é agir
como se estivesse duelando com você.