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.
If you're really going to come,
then you'd better hurry.
،أيًّا كان من سيأتي منهم
.فليكن عاجلاً قبل آجلاً
Wenn sie wirklich kommen,
dann sollen sie sich beeilen.
Si de verdad vas a venir, será mejor que te des prisa.
Si realmente va a llegar,
más vale que se apresure.
Mais si la fin doit arriver,
qu’elle se dépêche un peu !
Se for vir mesmo,
é melhor que se apresse.