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.
but if they want to put up an act,
I can go along with them.
،لكن إن كان عرضهم هذا سيستمرّ
.فلا أمانع أن ألعب دوري أيضًا
Aber wenn sie schon Theater spielen,
kann ich genauso gut mitmachen.
pero si quieren hacer teatro,
puedo seguirles la corriente.
pero si quieren hacer un numerito,
les seguiré la corriente.
S’ils veulent jouer une farce,
Mas, se preferem esse teatro,
posso fingir que acredito.