Askeladd and his men are attacked by the English army in the village where they had planned to camp during the winter. Askeladd captures their captain and interrogates him to find out how the English knew where they were, and discovers that Thorkell is fast approaching. The news of Thorkell’s arrival sends waves of shock among Askeladd’s followers.
JANUARY 1014 AD
UPPER SEVERN RIVER, EARLDOM OF MERCIA
يناير من العام 1014 ميلاديّ
أعلى نهر سفيرن     أرليّة مرسيا
Januar 1014, Mercia, Oberlauf des Severn
Enero, 1014
Río Severn, Condado de Mercia
Enero de 1014 D.C.
Río Severn, condado de Mercia
JANVIER 1014, COMTÉ DE MERCIE,
EN AMONT DE LA SEVERN
Janeiro de 1014 DC
Rio Severn, Condado da Mércia