After the assassination attempt on Canute’s life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders that would put Canute in harm, and Askeladd is pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. However, the tables turn when King Sweyn speaks. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is sent to prison as punishment for disturbing the peace.
This land, England,
has finally come under my control.
Esta tierra, Inglaterra,
está finalmente bajo mi control.
Por fin, tengo el poder
en esta tierra, Inglaterra.
Après de nombreuses années, cette terre,
Esta terra, a Inglaterra, está,
finalmente, sob o meu comando.