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.
She believed that he would return
to free her from illness and enslavement.
كانت مؤمنة أنّه سيأتي ليحرّرها
.من المرض والعبوديّة
An die Wiederkehr desjenigen,
Ella creía que regresaría para liberarla
de la enfermedad y la esclavitud.
Ella creía que él regresaría para
salvarla de la enfermedad y la esclavitud.
Elle croyait au retour
Ela acreditava que ele retornaria
para livrá-la da doença e escravidão.