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 knew he wasn't someone who an 11-year-old could kill.
عرفتُ أنّه لم يكن شخصًا يستطيع
.طفل في الحادية عشر أن يقتله
Ich wusste, dass ein Elfjähriger
ihn nicht töten kann.
Sabía que no era alguien a quien
un niño de 11 años pudiera matar.
Sabía que no era alguien que un niño
de 11 años pudiera matar,
Je savais que c’était un adversaire
trop coriace pour un gamin de onze ans.
Sabia que ele era alguém que
um garoto de 11 anos não mataria,