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.
in a land across the sea
where ordinary people cannot reach,
توجد أرض وراء البحر لا يمكن
،للأشخاص العاديّين بلوغها
in einem Reich, das normal Sterbliche
nicht erreichen können, …
en una tierra al otro lado del mar
donde la gente común no podía llegar,
en una tierra sobre el mar
que la gente corriente no puede alcanzar
se trouve une île dont nul
être ordinaire ne peut fouler le sol…
em uma terra além-mar, onde pessoas
ordinárias não poderiam chegar...