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.
So, ever since I was old enough to remember,
،لذلك مذ كنتُ كبيرًا بما يكفي لأتذكّر
Seit ich denken konnte,
Así que, desde que tengo memoria,
Así que yo, desde que tenía
edad para recordar,
Depuis mon plus jeune âge,
je faisais donc
Então, desde que consigo me lembrar,