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.
Askeladd knows Thorfinn's habits.
He can see through his cover.
.يعرف آشلاد كلّ عادات ثورفين
.إنّه أشبه بالكتاب المفتوح أمامه
Aus irgendeinem Grund schafft es
Askeladd, Thorfinn zu durchschauen.
Askeladd conoce los hábitos de Thorfinn.
Puede ver a través de su fachada.
Askeladd conoce los hábitos de Thorfinn.
Ve más allá de su máscara.
Askeladd anticipe chaque réflexe,
chaque mouvement de Thorfinn.
Askeladd conhece os hábitos do Thorfinn. 
Ele vê além das aparências.