Danish landowner Ketil instructs his slave Einar to work with Thorfinn to clear a vast forest.
Einar is surprised and pleased to learn he can purchase his own freedom if the value of the harvest taken from the land he cultivates exceeds his own. However, Thorfinn's express remains as dark as ever.
The trees belong to our master.
.الأشجار ملك للسّيّد
Die Bäume gehören dem Meister.
Los árboles son de nuestro dueño.
Los árboles son de nuestro dueño.
Ces arbres sont au maître.
Gli alberi appartengono al padrone.
As árvores são do mestre.
Брёвна — собственность хозяина.