After the fighting dies down, Canute takes in Askeladd and Thorkell as his followers, and returns to Gainsborough. Canute goes through an awakening when he realizes the meaning of love in the aftermath of Ragnar’s death. Canute throws away what little feelings he had left for his father, and joins Askeladd in plotting to assassinate King Sweyn.
How wonderful that you're so devoted
to staying prepared.
.من المذهل كم تكرّس نفسك للبقاء مستعدًّا
Der strengt sich aber an,
wieder fit zu werden!
Qué maravilloso que te dediques
tanto a estar preparado.
Es maravilloso que pongas tanta dedicación
en prepararte.
Tu ne penses qu’à t’entraîner, toi !
Que bom que procura
estar sempre preparado.