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.
I behaved myself in the hall.
.أحسنتُ التّصرّف وأنا أعيش في القاعة
In der Residenz verhielt ich mich brav.
Me porté bien en el salón.
En su casa me porté bien.
Dans sa demeure, je me suis bien tenu.
Eu me comportei bem no pavilhão.