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.
He probably didn't even know
what his other kids looked like.
على الأرجح أنّه ما كان ليُميّز
.وجوه بقيّة أطفاله وإن نظر إليهم
Von allen anderen wird er nicht mal
gewusst haben, wie sie aussehen. …
Probablemente ni siquiera sabía
cómo lucían sus otros hijos.
Probablemente ni siquiera conocía
la cara de sus otros hijos.
Ses autres gosses, je doute
qu’il en connaissait même le visage.
Ele provavelmente nem sabia
como eram os outros filhos.