After the assassination attempt on Canute’s life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders that would put Canute in harm, and Askeladd is pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. However, the tables turn when King Sweyn speaks. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is sent to prison as punishment for disturbing the peace.
I sent a messenger to urge them
to become my vassals.
أرسلتُ مبعوثًا لحثّهم 
.على أن يصيروا من رعاياي
Ich habe Boten ausgeschickt, die sie
aufforderten, sich zu unterwerfen.
Envié un mensajero para instarlos
a convertirse en mis vasallos.
He mandado a un mensajero para instarles
a que se conviertan en mis vasallos.
J’ai envoyé à ces gueux des émissaires
pour les sommer de devenir mes vassaux.
Enviei um mensageiro até eles para
exortá-los a serem meus vassalos.