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.
I wanted to catch him with his guard down,
and I wanted the right to inherit his property.
،أردتُ فرصة يرخي فيها دفاعاته
.وأردتُ الحقّ في وراثته
Vaters Nachlässigkeit
und die Erbnachfolge.
Quería atraparlo con la guardia baja,
y quería el derecho de heredar su propiedad.
Quería pillarle con las defensas bajas y
tener el derecho de heredar sus propiedades.
Un signe de faiblesse de mon père
et le droit d’hériter de ses biens.
Eu queria pegá-lo com a guarda aberta,
e queria o direito de herdar a propriedade dele.