1 00:00:01,002 --> 00:00:03,212 I am uhfred, son of th'red. 2 00:00:04,046 --> 00:00:08,342 In wee/as, king h ywe/ and his brother rhodri belie ve victory 3 00:00:08,426 --> 00:00:10,344 at tettenha/I has brought peace. 4 00:00:10,428 --> 00:00:15,474 I'm going on a pilgrimage and you can rule from the fortress in my absence. 5 00:00:15,558 --> 00:00:20,062 [U htred] But a new Dane warrior wi/I harness brida's fury against the saxons. 6 00:00:20,146 --> 00:00:24,066 - I do not know you. - Cnut's cousin. Sigtryggr of irland. 7 00:00:24,150 --> 00:00:26,944 It is cnut's babe you carry, or that of a welshman? 8 00:00:27,028 --> 00:00:31,032 /ha ve returned to aege/esburg with the truth of earo'wu/f's treachery. 9 00:00:31,115 --> 00:00:36,204 Eardwulf has confessed to the murder of lord aethelred, and he has fled mercia. 10 00:00:36,287 --> 00:00:39,248 Thanks to the kindness of those loyal to her, 11 00:00:39,332 --> 00:00:42,251 aethe/f/aed has been reun/ted with her daughter. 12 00:00:42,335 --> 00:00:46,047 A miracle has occurred, and you are mistaken in your heartbreak. 13 00:00:46,130 --> 00:00:49,634 I hope that my /0 ve foraethe/f/aed will be a//o wed to flourish. 14 00:00:49,717 --> 00:00:54,430 To live in peace by your side, to raise my daughter in safety, 15 00:00:54,513 --> 00:00:57,016 nothing would bring me greater happiness. 16 00:00:57,099 --> 00:00:58,559 Yet, with an empty throne... 17 00:00:58,643 --> 00:00:59,852 Calm yourselves! 18 00:00:59,936 --> 00:01:01,854 /I/lerc/a remains in turmoil. 19 00:01:01,938 --> 00:01:03,105 [Grunts] 20 00:01:03,189 --> 00:01:07,944 Edward's heart hardens further, even against his own son. 21 00:01:08,027 --> 00:01:12,198 - He is aethelstan. - He cannot be here. 22 00:01:12,281 --> 00:01:15,785 And my fate has changed with an unexpected otter. 23 00:01:15,868 --> 00:01:21,624 If I place someone to rule here who might forge a path to peace, 24 00:01:21,707 --> 00:01:24,752 I wondered if that person should be you. 25 00:01:24,835 --> 00:01:27,546 - [Finan] To uhtred of mercia! - {Cheenng] 26 00:01:27,630 --> 00:01:30,633 [All] Uhtred of mercia! 27 00:01:30,716 --> 00:01:32,843 [U htred] Destiny is all./ 28 00:02:03,457 --> 00:02:06,002 [Chickens clucking] 29 00:02:14,719 --> 00:02:15,761 [Bleating] 30 00:02:23,978 --> 00:02:25,062 [Trickling] 31 00:02:27,982 --> 00:02:29,567 [Horse neighs sharply] 32 00:02:34,113 --> 00:02:36,157 [Tense music plays] 33 00:02:38,326 --> 00:02:39,410 [Horse neighs] 34 00:02:40,828 --> 00:02:42,163 Danes! 35 00:02:43,289 --> 00:02:44,957 Danes! 36 00:02:45,041 --> 00:02:48,711 [Yelling and grunting] 37 00:03:06,270 --> 00:03:07,938 [Groaning] 38 00:03:08,731 --> 00:03:11,525 [Grunting continues] 39 00:03:18,157 --> 00:03:20,576 [Breathing heavily] 40 00:03:27,083 --> 00:03:30,127 [Intense vocalizing] 41 00:04:14,713 --> 00:04:15,756 [Woman whimpers] 42 00:04:22,179 --> 00:04:23,222 [Yelps] 43 00:04:24,557 --> 00:04:26,058 [Baby crying] 44 00:04:37,403 --> 00:04:38,446 [Brida] Burn it. 45 00:04:42,575 --> 00:04:43,951 We have everything gathered. 46 00:04:44,618 --> 00:04:45,703 Move! 47 00:04:46,787 --> 00:04:47,830 Back to the fort. 48 00:05:35,336 --> 00:05:36,378 [Sighs softly] 49 00:06:08,494 --> 00:06:10,829 Out surveying your kingdom, lord uhtred? 50 00:06:11,747 --> 00:06:15,042 - I do not wish to argue. - Then do not go through with this. 51 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:18,295 You are not the right person to rule mercia. 52 00:06:18,379 --> 00:06:19,630 How can you be certain? 53 00:06:20,339 --> 00:06:23,926 You are wild and impetuous, ruled by your heart and instinct. 54 00:06:24,009 --> 00:06:26,887 And these are all things I love about you. 55 00:06:26,971 --> 00:06:29,932 But it is not what mercia requires of a ruler right now. 56 00:06:30,391 --> 00:06:33,769 It needs someone considered and diplomatic 57 00:06:33,852 --> 00:06:37,273 who can rebuild the kingdom and forge alliances that are equal. 58 00:06:37,356 --> 00:06:39,733 I can be diplomatic when it is required. 59 00:06:40,276 --> 00:06:43,988 Mercia needs a ruler who is not a tyrant, imposed by wessex. 60 00:06:44,697 --> 00:06:46,865 That is how it will appear if you are Edward's choice 61 00:06:46,949 --> 00:06:48,909 to be lord and protector of mercia. 62 00:06:48,993 --> 00:06:50,035 [Sighs] 63 00:06:53,956 --> 00:06:56,709 This is the best we can do for mercia right now. 64 00:07:00,087 --> 00:07:02,756 Another lord may not feel as well disposed to you. 65 00:07:03,424 --> 00:07:04,717 You could be banished. 66 00:07:05,801 --> 00:07:06,885 That is true. 67 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:10,723 And still, you would prefer it than I take the throne? 68 00:07:10,806 --> 00:07:13,976 If you are asking me to choose between a lord who is best for me 69 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,978 or one who is best for mercia, 70 00:07:16,061 --> 00:07:18,647 - I will choose one who is best for mercia. - [Sighs] 71 00:07:19,607 --> 00:07:21,650 Mercia's needs are greater than mine. 72 00:07:21,734 --> 00:07:24,194 - I did this for you. - I know. 73 00:07:24,278 --> 00:07:26,447 So that you and aelfwynn would be safe. 74 00:07:26,530 --> 00:07:28,991 If I am ruler of mercia, I can protect you. 75 00:07:29,575 --> 00:07:33,704 I appreciate all you have done for us, uhtred. But it does not change 76 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:37,458 my conviction that mercia needs a ruler who is independent of wessex. 77 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,043 [Door opens] 78 00:07:41,086 --> 00:07:45,090 - Apologies, I can return if you wish. - I was just leaving, father. 79 00:07:45,799 --> 00:07:47,676 I know you will do what is right. 80 00:07:58,604 --> 00:08:02,691 - What is so important? - I wanted to discuss your baptism. 81 00:08:02,775 --> 00:08:05,194 The lord of mercia must be Christian. It is written. 82 00:08:05,277 --> 00:08:07,655 I have been baptized by father beocca. 83 00:08:08,697 --> 00:08:10,741 - Twice. - That was many years ago, 84 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:13,619 and the life you've lived since has not been very Christian, 85 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,871 so, some of the ealdormen 86 00:08:15,954 --> 00:08:18,874 - wish to witness your baptism in person. - [Groans] 87 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:23,045 Is my word not enough? 88 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:26,840 If there are doubts, why not give the ealdormen the proof they require? 89 00:08:27,424 --> 00:08:30,052 - [Sighs] - Is the prospect of inviting god 90 00:08:30,135 --> 00:08:33,430 into your heart again really so abhorrent that you are willing to give up... 91 00:08:33,514 --> 00:08:36,141 - No. - The opportunity to be ruler of mercia. 92 00:08:36,225 --> 00:08:37,935 - Fine! - Resolve all of this? 93 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:40,521 I will get baptized... again! 94 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:42,731 For the third time. 95 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:46,068 [Uhtred groans] 96 00:08:46,151 --> 00:08:47,319 Good. 97 00:08:57,830 --> 00:09:00,416 [Sigtryggr] This will be a great home for us. 98 00:09:00,499 --> 00:09:03,460 We can rest here for a while. [Laughs] 99 00:09:04,712 --> 00:09:07,214 Brida! Where are all the women? 100 00:09:07,297 --> 00:09:10,426 Welsh women fight back. We had to kill them. 101 00:09:11,385 --> 00:09:12,428 You did well. 102 00:09:12,511 --> 00:09:15,848 With this and what we've already gathered, we have more than enough to leave here. 103 00:09:15,931 --> 00:09:17,808 Leave and go where? 104 00:09:18,642 --> 00:09:23,564 To wessex or mercia. I'm tired of killing farmers and their wives. 105 00:09:25,649 --> 00:09:28,610 My men have traveled from irland after months of battle. 106 00:09:28,694 --> 00:09:31,739 They are tired. And where better to rest than here? 107 00:09:31,822 --> 00:09:34,158 We have food. We are safe. 108 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:37,494 There's no reason to leave. 109 00:09:37,578 --> 00:09:41,832 Edward and uhtred slaughtered our kin. They must pay for that. 110 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:43,083 - And they will. - When? 111 00:09:43,167 --> 00:09:44,585 When the time is right. 112 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:47,755 I did not keep myself alive in that hole in the ground 113 00:09:47,838 --> 00:09:51,258 to watch your men get fat here while the saxons grow stronger. 114 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:55,512 They are weak now after tettenhall. They will not expect us to attack. 115 00:09:56,013 --> 00:09:59,516 You have a warrior's spirit, and this is good. 116 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:04,480 But if I ask my men to fight, it must be for a reason I believe in. 117 00:10:04,563 --> 00:10:08,901 They will fight to protect their families, or for food, or for land. 118 00:10:09,401 --> 00:10:13,030 But vengeance for tettenhall... It is not enough. 119 00:10:18,702 --> 00:10:22,748 I will go to find our allies to the north. They will fight the saxons. 120 00:10:23,499 --> 00:10:25,125 Then that is what you must do. 121 00:10:27,586 --> 00:10:29,880 I need ten men to escort me on my journey. 122 00:10:30,714 --> 00:10:31,882 You owe me that. 123 00:10:34,802 --> 00:10:36,053 You can have five. 124 00:10:43,352 --> 00:10:45,687 [Both giggling] 125 00:10:48,774 --> 00:10:50,192 [Aelfwynn] Look how high I can go. 126 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:52,611 - [Aethelstan] I can go higher. - Nearly touch the sky! 127 00:10:52,694 --> 00:10:54,947 - [Eadith] Lady aethelflaed. - You can sit. 128 00:10:57,074 --> 00:10:58,408 No, I am higher... 129 00:10:58,492 --> 00:11:00,577 I was wrong to doubt you. 130 00:11:01,745 --> 00:11:04,748 You delivered my message to lord uhtred as you said you would. 131 00:11:05,749 --> 00:11:07,417 I was happy to be of assistance. 132 00:11:08,794 --> 00:11:12,756 And I am told you cared for aelfwynn on the road, cooled her fever. 133 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:14,633 She is a fearless child. 134 00:11:15,676 --> 00:11:17,010 It must be in her blood. 135 00:11:17,970 --> 00:11:20,597 - The child is fond of you. - And I her. 136 00:11:23,141 --> 00:11:25,185 Perhaps I could be of use to her here. 137 00:11:26,520 --> 00:11:27,563 [Sighs] 138 00:11:30,482 --> 00:11:31,984 I am curious. 139 00:11:33,110 --> 00:11:36,071 Why did you reveal eardwulf as aethelred's murderer? 140 00:11:38,782 --> 00:11:42,578 Eardwulf may be my brother, but I knew what he did was wrong. 141 00:11:43,787 --> 00:11:46,123 I choose to be loyal to you and lord uhtred 142 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:48,709 because I believe in what you and he are doing. 143 00:11:50,836 --> 00:11:54,339 [Children giggling] 144 00:11:58,802 --> 00:11:59,845 [Door opens] 145 00:12:16,945 --> 00:12:19,239 I thought you would be happy to see me baptized. 146 00:12:19,323 --> 00:12:24,786 I would, if I believed you were sincere in accepting god into your heart. 147 00:12:25,287 --> 00:12:30,208 Do you worry if every child baptized is sincere in accepting god into their heart? 148 00:12:30,292 --> 00:12:34,379 [Scoffs] I'm confident few of them are using it to lay claim to a throne. 149 00:12:38,717 --> 00:12:40,719 God is infinitely wise, is he not? 150 00:12:42,429 --> 00:12:43,972 He will know if I am sincere. 151 00:12:45,015 --> 00:12:48,852 Lord uhtred, come fonnard and receive god's grace. 152 00:12:51,396 --> 00:12:52,773 [Uhtred sighs] 153 00:12:57,819 --> 00:13:01,281 - [Men laughing] - Up! Up! Up! Down! 154 00:13:01,865 --> 00:13:05,744 As I am leaving, does anybody want my dog? 155 00:13:06,328 --> 00:13:08,288 Does anybody want my dog?! 156 00:13:08,372 --> 00:13:13,001 All you have to do is feed him and water him. And beat him! 157 00:13:13,085 --> 00:13:14,461 [Groans] 158 00:13:14,544 --> 00:13:16,338 Beat him every day! 159 00:13:16,421 --> 00:13:19,883 [Laughs] Up you get. Move! 160 00:13:19,967 --> 00:13:23,428 - [Rhodri groaning] - [Brida grunting] 161 00:13:23,512 --> 00:13:24,763 [Gasping] 162 00:13:24,846 --> 00:13:26,139 [Brida grunts] 163 00:13:28,850 --> 00:13:29,935 Do you want a dog? 164 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:32,688 [Men muttering] 165 00:13:32,771 --> 00:13:34,272 Nobody wants you, dog. 166 00:13:36,817 --> 00:13:38,819 - [Brida grunts] - [Rhodri groaning] 167 00:13:38,902 --> 00:13:41,196 [Men laughing] 168 00:14:07,597 --> 00:14:10,642 I know you have your doubts about lord uhtred, 169 00:14:10,726 --> 00:14:13,145 but I am confident it is the right decision. 170 00:14:13,979 --> 00:14:15,605 It is not that I doubt him. 171 00:14:16,732 --> 00:14:20,694 I just cannot forget that he held a knife to your father's throat 172 00:14:20,777 --> 00:14:22,571 and threatened to kill him. 173 00:14:22,654 --> 00:14:27,409 Lord god, drive from uhtred all the blindness of his heart. [Blows] 174 00:14:29,286 --> 00:14:33,123 We ask you, lord, to mercifully hear our prayers and protect uhtred. 175 00:14:33,999 --> 00:14:35,834 We Mark him with the sign of your cross. 176 00:14:37,419 --> 00:14:39,546 God, who is creator of all people, 177 00:14:40,255 --> 00:14:43,633 let us rejoice in the gift of grace bestowed on uhtred 178 00:14:43,717 --> 00:14:48,388 that he could not attain on this earth, but only by divine blessing. 179 00:14:54,895 --> 00:14:56,438 You are now catechumen. 180 00:15:01,109 --> 00:15:03,028 I ask your sponsor to come fonuard. 181 00:15:04,780 --> 00:15:07,616 [Gentle, dramatic vocalizing] 182 00:15:42,651 --> 00:15:44,152 Receive your servant uhtred 183 00:15:44,236 --> 00:15:48,031 into the ranks of your devout saints and most bright angels. 184 00:15:48,782 --> 00:15:53,161 Let the water cleanse him so that he may know your wisdom to do what is just. 185 00:15:53,745 --> 00:15:57,165 Uhtred, you are now a child of god. 186 00:15:57,249 --> 00:15:58,625 - Amen. - [All] Amen. 187 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:08,969 [All] Yes! 188 00:16:09,052 --> 00:16:12,097 [Pants] I don't think I can stomach another drop of ale, finan. 189 00:16:12,180 --> 00:16:15,725 Whoa-oh! Everyone knows you cure like with like. 190 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:19,062 So, only more ale will make you feel better. 191 00:16:19,146 --> 00:16:20,188 Makes perfect sense. 192 00:16:20,272 --> 00:16:26,278 Let me introduce to you the new lord of mercia's most trusted advisors. 193 00:16:26,903 --> 00:16:28,071 - [Exhales] - Mm, 194 00:16:28,155 --> 00:16:30,532 they do not look like lord's advisors to me. 195 00:16:30,615 --> 00:16:33,201 - [Exhales] - How many advisors have you met? 196 00:16:34,244 --> 00:16:37,747 - None, I suppose. - Well, this is what they look like. 197 00:16:37,831 --> 00:16:40,500 - [Chuckles] - [Finan] Now, fill our cups with ale, 198 00:16:40,584 --> 00:16:44,171 and we'll tell you what great plans we have for mercia. 199 00:16:44,254 --> 00:16:45,547 Hey, hey, hey. Stay awake. 200 00:16:47,799 --> 00:16:48,967 - [Stiorra] Mmm! - Mm. 201 00:16:49,050 --> 00:16:50,177 - Not hers. - [Scoffs] 202 00:16:50,260 --> 00:16:51,928 - She will have milk. - [Stiorra] What? 203 00:16:52,012 --> 00:16:56,391 I'm not incurring the wrath of the lord and protector of mercia on his first day... 204 00:16:56,474 --> 00:17:00,478 [Gulping] 205 00:17:00,562 --> 00:17:03,064 [Inhales, sighs] 206 00:17:07,819 --> 00:17:13,617 [Laughing] 207 00:17:15,285 --> 00:17:16,870 [Edward] Are you ready to serve? 208 00:17:18,622 --> 00:17:19,706 I am, lord king. 209 00:17:25,420 --> 00:17:28,048 After the witan, you and I should speak alone. 210 00:17:29,174 --> 00:17:31,343 I wish to share with you my plans on how 211 00:17:31,426 --> 00:17:34,888 the alliance between wessex and mercia is to proceed. 212 00:17:37,098 --> 00:17:39,559 It is important you know exactly what needs to be done. 213 00:17:40,477 --> 00:17:41,519 Yes, lord king. 214 00:17:46,942 --> 00:17:50,445 It is done, aethelflaed. Accept it. 215 00:17:51,279 --> 00:17:55,200 Uhtred has been baptized and will be the lord of mercia. 216 00:17:56,409 --> 00:17:58,203 And it is not the worst outcome. 217 00:17:58,286 --> 00:18:01,748 - I recall a time you wished uhtred dead! - I did. 218 00:18:02,457 --> 00:18:06,461 But your father saw something in uhtred that I was blind to. 219 00:18:08,213 --> 00:18:10,507 Alfred was a wise judge of character. 220 00:18:11,299 --> 00:18:13,551 Uhtred is a good man, but he is not the right man. 221 00:18:13,635 --> 00:18:17,305 He is being forced on mercia by my brother, and that cannot be accepted. 222 00:18:17,389 --> 00:18:21,226 The witan will decide who rules mercia, not Edward. 223 00:18:21,309 --> 00:18:23,019 You know that is nonsense! 224 00:18:23,103 --> 00:18:26,273 Edward is acting as if mercia is his kingdom, and it is not. 225 00:18:26,356 --> 00:18:29,234 We are his allies, not his subjects. He needs to accept that. 226 00:18:29,317 --> 00:18:32,195 Your brother is doing what he believes is best. 227 00:18:32,279 --> 00:18:35,657 [Scoffs] Best for him, not mercia. 228 00:18:36,908 --> 00:18:39,244 Is it so much to wish that mercia have a ruler 229 00:18:39,327 --> 00:18:41,538 that has not been selected by wessex? 230 00:18:42,289 --> 00:18:44,708 You can wish, but that is all. 231 00:18:45,542 --> 00:18:47,919 These decisions are not made by us. 232 00:18:49,004 --> 00:18:51,881 You think I would not have liked a greater voice, 233 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:57,846 instead of having to stand there quietly while men blithely make foolish decisions? 234 00:18:58,388 --> 00:19:00,515 - This is our lot. - [Knock on door] 235 00:19:02,350 --> 00:19:03,435 They are gathering. 236 00:19:19,075 --> 00:19:20,160 [Horse neighs] 237 00:19:21,286 --> 00:19:22,454 [Hywel] Dear god... 238 00:19:23,955 --> 00:19:25,123 [Guard] Lord king? 239 00:19:27,125 --> 00:19:28,543 [Hywel] God rest their souls. 240 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:31,379 - [Leaves rustle] - [Twig snaps] 241 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:35,258 [Baby crying] 242 00:19:35,342 --> 00:19:36,509 Quiet! 243 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:37,761 [Crying continues] 244 00:19:52,734 --> 00:19:55,320 [Crying continues] 245 00:19:55,403 --> 00:19:57,155 [Shushing] 246 00:19:57,655 --> 00:20:00,658 [In Welsh] 247 00:20:00,742 --> 00:20:04,496 Who was it who attacked your village? Danes? 248 00:20:08,166 --> 00:20:09,209 [Sighs] 249 00:20:10,043 --> 00:20:12,712 [Hywel] Don't worry. We will right this wrong. 250 00:20:20,178 --> 00:20:21,429 The witan is gathered. 251 00:20:25,392 --> 00:20:27,644 [Indistinct chatter] 252 00:20:42,617 --> 00:20:43,993 Lord god in heaven, 253 00:20:44,077 --> 00:20:48,581 Grant this witan the benefit of your divine wisdom as you guide us today. 254 00:20:50,041 --> 00:20:51,668 - Amen. - [All] Amen. 255 00:21:01,386 --> 00:21:06,015 No one here would deny that mercia is one of the ancient Saxon kingdoms. 256 00:21:06,099 --> 00:21:07,559 [Murmurs of approval] 257 00:21:07,642 --> 00:21:10,562 But a kingdom without a ruler is a ship without a steersman. 258 00:21:10,645 --> 00:21:13,731 It drifts with no purpose and breaks on the rocks. 259 00:21:13,815 --> 00:21:15,650 [Murmurs of approval] 260 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:20,113 It is, and has ever been, the right of the witan to decide mercia's ruler. 261 00:21:20,196 --> 00:21:23,658 - [Man] Well said! - As aethelred has departed this world... 262 00:21:25,034 --> 00:21:27,370 We must choose. 263 00:21:27,454 --> 00:21:29,122 [Murmurs of approval] 264 00:21:29,205 --> 00:21:33,668 [Ludeca] Lord uhtred has been proposed as lord and protector of mercia. 265 00:21:33,751 --> 00:21:36,921 Mercia has lost many sons repelling the Danes. 266 00:21:37,005 --> 00:21:41,092 Our army is weakened. Our villages wracked with sickness. 267 00:21:41,843 --> 00:21:43,386 We've never been more vulnerable. 268 00:21:43,470 --> 00:21:45,889 To defend our kingdom, we must choose a ruler 269 00:21:45,972 --> 00:21:48,892 who will stand shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors in wessex. 270 00:21:48,975 --> 00:21:53,688 I can assure you, wessex has no desire to influence this witan. 271 00:21:54,898 --> 00:21:58,234 Our only wish is that the new lord maintains the strong bond 272 00:21:58,318 --> 00:21:59,944 between our two kingdoms. 273 00:22:00,028 --> 00:22:01,696 [Murmurs of approval] 274 00:22:01,779 --> 00:22:03,865 Lord uhtred has not only served wessex, 275 00:22:03,948 --> 00:22:07,494 he also fought valiantly at tettenhall to defend mercia. 276 00:22:07,577 --> 00:22:09,454 And let us not forget, 277 00:22:09,537 --> 00:22:13,333 he only holds the throne until a younger ealdorman comes of age 278 00:22:13,416 --> 00:22:15,752 and lady aelfwynn is old enough to marry. 279 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:18,671 Does the witan object? 280 00:22:22,383 --> 00:22:23,551 [Murmur] 281 00:22:34,479 --> 00:22:36,689 Then step fonnard, lord uhtred. 282 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:51,538 Uhtred, lord and protector of mercia, you may take your throne. 283 00:22:52,747 --> 00:22:56,918 [Witan beating chests] 284 00:22:59,587 --> 00:23:02,465 [Witan chanting] Aye, aye, aye! Aye, aye... 285 00:23:02,549 --> 00:23:06,469 - Trust your brother's instincts. - [Ludeca] I invite the ealdormen 286 00:23:06,553 --> 00:23:09,681 to step fonnard and take their oaths to lord uhtred. 287 00:23:09,764 --> 00:23:11,558 I would like to address the witan. 288 00:23:11,641 --> 00:23:16,646 - [Witan murmuring] - [Man] What is this? 289 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:20,984 As you know, I have fought side by side with the men of mercia. 290 00:23:21,609 --> 00:23:26,197 That you accept me as your lord, it is an honor I will never forget. 291 00:23:26,281 --> 00:23:29,659 And that's what makes what I have to say even more difficult. 292 00:23:30,827 --> 00:23:36,457 However, there is someone better suited to rule mercia than I. 293 00:23:36,958 --> 00:23:40,003 Someone who cares for mercia more than themselves, 294 00:23:40,086 --> 00:23:45,341 someone who can be an equal ruler alongside our lord king Edward. 295 00:23:45,967 --> 00:23:49,971 And so, as my first act as lord of mercia, 296 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:54,017 I feel I have no choice but to relinquish the throne... 297 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:56,853 - [Witan clamoring] - In favor of lady aethelflaed, 298 00:23:56,936 --> 00:24:00,648 who's led you to victory when aethelred abandoned you... 299 00:24:00,732 --> 00:24:03,610 Who's always put the welfare of mercia first. 300 00:24:03,693 --> 00:24:06,529 A woman cannot sit on the mercian throne! 301 00:24:06,613 --> 00:24:09,616 - She is the ruler mercia requires! - That is enough! 302 00:24:10,283 --> 00:24:11,576 Silence! 303 00:24:12,035 --> 00:24:15,538 Lady aethelflaed cannot rule mercia. 304 00:24:15,622 --> 00:24:18,708 With respect, lord king, you know that only the witan 305 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:20,168 can decide who rules mercia. 306 00:24:20,251 --> 00:24:24,088 That is exactly what concerns me about a woman holding the throne. 307 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:25,757 Because were she to marry, 308 00:24:25,840 --> 00:24:31,095 her husband could become the new lord of mercia, bypassing this witan. 309 00:24:31,179 --> 00:24:35,892 If I may speak, I am devoted to mercia. 310 00:24:35,975 --> 00:24:38,895 I would never be swayed to act against its interests. 311 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:41,397 That may be true, but king Edward is correct. 312 00:24:41,481 --> 00:24:43,608 It has always been the preference of the witan 313 00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:47,487 - that a woman should not take the throne. - [Ludeca] Only a preference, not the law. 314 00:24:47,570 --> 00:24:51,407 King offa's widow ruled mercia for many years and did it well. 315 00:24:52,283 --> 00:24:54,577 If you allow lady aethelflaed to take the throne, 316 00:24:54,661 --> 00:24:58,623 you are exposing mercia to great risk! 317 00:24:58,706 --> 00:25:00,708 [Murmurs of approval] 318 00:25:00,792 --> 00:25:02,460 Perhaps I have a solution. 319 00:25:03,169 --> 00:25:06,714 If it provides the witan with the reassurance it requires, 320 00:25:06,798 --> 00:25:12,679 I will swear an oath that as long as I am lady of mercia, I will remain chaste. 321 00:25:13,096 --> 00:25:15,181 This is not something that I do lightly, 322 00:25:15,264 --> 00:25:18,184 but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make for mercia. 323 00:25:18,267 --> 00:25:21,688 No. This is not acceptable. 324 00:25:25,608 --> 00:25:29,153 I propose the lady aethelflaed as ruler of mercia. 325 00:25:29,237 --> 00:25:31,197 [Witan murmuring] 326 00:25:32,365 --> 00:25:34,367 Who supports lord uhtred? 327 00:25:38,329 --> 00:25:39,664 [All] Aye! 328 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:43,251 [All chanting] Aye, aye, aye! 329 00:25:43,334 --> 00:25:45,044 Aye, aye, aye! 330 00:25:45,128 --> 00:25:47,130 Aye, aye, aye! 331 00:25:47,213 --> 00:25:49,882 Aye, aye, aye... 332 00:25:49,966 --> 00:25:54,512 Say it, lady aethelflaed, so that we may witness your oath. 333 00:25:54,595 --> 00:25:59,726 I swear... that as long as I hold the mercian throne, 334 00:26:00,351 --> 00:26:02,186 I will remain chaste. 335 00:26:02,270 --> 00:26:05,106 - [Ludeca] Is the witan agreed? - [All] Agreed! 336 00:26:05,189 --> 00:26:07,233 Agreed! 337 00:26:07,316 --> 00:26:10,570 Then, lady aethelflaed, you may take the throne. 338 00:26:23,249 --> 00:26:25,668 [Witan chanting] Aye, aye, aye! 339 00:26:25,752 --> 00:26:27,795 Aye, aye, aye! 340 00:26:27,879 --> 00:26:29,046 Aye, aye... 341 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:32,550 [Cenric] Clear the street! Back to your homes! 342 00:26:34,093 --> 00:26:35,386 [Retches] 343 00:26:35,470 --> 00:26:37,013 - Move. - [Sihtric] Hey! 344 00:26:39,015 --> 00:26:40,057 [Osferth groans] 345 00:26:41,267 --> 00:26:42,310 Hide yourself. 346 00:26:42,393 --> 00:26:43,770 - Finan, I'm... - Stiorra! 347 00:26:46,022 --> 00:26:49,233 [Cenric] Ensure that nobody resists and the gates remain closed. 348 00:26:52,528 --> 00:26:55,364 [Cenric] Guards of wessex, spread out! 349 00:26:55,448 --> 00:26:57,450 Take up your positions! 350 00:26:57,533 --> 00:26:58,910 [Guards shouting] 351 00:26:58,993 --> 00:27:00,411 Man the gates! 352 00:27:00,495 --> 00:27:04,749 If today were not a celebration of the new lord of mercia, 353 00:27:04,832 --> 00:27:08,252 I would fear that king Edward's guards were seizing aegelesburg. 354 00:27:08,336 --> 00:27:10,630 They do not look like they are celebrating. 355 00:27:10,713 --> 00:27:14,133 We need to find uhtred... and advise him. 356 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:16,344 Hey, hey! 357 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:22,141 [Man] In the name of the lord, I wish to be loyal... 358 00:27:25,186 --> 00:27:27,396 Your reign was brief, lord uhtred. 359 00:27:28,105 --> 00:27:29,774 [Man] I offer myself... 360 00:27:29,857 --> 00:27:32,026 But in that time, you've served mercia well. 361 00:27:33,820 --> 00:27:35,112 We have the ruler we need. 362 00:27:36,489 --> 00:27:38,032 Yes, you do. 363 00:27:50,586 --> 00:27:53,714 King Edward's guards have taken control of aegelesburg. 364 00:28:01,973 --> 00:28:03,766 [Cenric] Stay alert on the ramparts! 365 00:28:04,892 --> 00:28:06,769 Take your position on the west gate! 366 00:28:11,732 --> 00:28:13,860 Pyrlig, what is this? 367 00:28:13,943 --> 00:28:16,654 This is what happens when king Edward feels he's been insulted. 368 00:28:16,737 --> 00:28:18,823 This is mercia. He has no right. 369 00:28:18,906 --> 00:28:21,367 I suspect he believes his army gives him the right. 370 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:23,995 Let us not forget that mercia and wessex are allies. 371 00:28:24,078 --> 00:28:26,330 I would like to speak with my brother. 372 00:28:26,414 --> 00:28:29,500 The king is at prayer and says he does not wish to be disturbed. 373 00:28:29,584 --> 00:28:31,586 Please tell him I wish to see him. 374 00:28:31,669 --> 00:28:33,462 I will relay your message. 375 00:28:34,422 --> 00:28:38,759 [Guards shouting] 376 00:28:47,643 --> 00:28:49,061 Where were the mercians? 377 00:28:49,145 --> 00:28:51,772 How could Edward seize aegelesburg without opposition? 378 00:28:51,856 --> 00:28:54,525 The mercian guard is leaderless without eardwulf 379 00:28:54,609 --> 00:28:57,194 and the fyrd is disheartened and scattered. 380 00:28:57,278 --> 00:28:59,113 Without an army, how do we respond? 381 00:28:59,196 --> 00:29:01,908 We do nothing until I have had a chance to talk with Edward. 382 00:29:01,991 --> 00:29:04,368 - And what if he will not talk to you? - Then I will wait. 383 00:29:04,452 --> 00:29:06,597 [Aldhelm] His men are everywhere. You're not safe here. 384 00:29:06,621 --> 00:29:08,664 Perhaps it would be wiser to move somewhere else. 385 00:29:08,748 --> 00:29:12,043 - No. I remain here. - Even if that places you in danger? 386 00:29:12,126 --> 00:29:15,254 My first act as queen cannot be to flee aegelesburg. 387 00:29:15,338 --> 00:29:18,883 - Is that not preferable to being killed? - I hope it will not come to that. 388 00:29:18,966 --> 00:29:21,844 - [Aldhelm] So, we just sit here and wait? - Or we can eat and wait. 389 00:29:21,928 --> 00:29:24,305 Or later sleep and wait. But we wait. 390 00:29:24,388 --> 00:29:26,974 Because we cannot rush mercia into conflict with wessex. 391 00:29:27,058 --> 00:29:30,728 Stay with aethelflaed. Guard her quarters. No one is to enter without her permission. 392 00:29:30,811 --> 00:29:32,021 What about her brother? 393 00:29:32,104 --> 00:29:34,065 No one. You two, with me. 394 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:36,692 - Where, lord? - To ensure aethelflaed 395 00:29:36,776 --> 00:29:39,820 will not have to rely on Edward's goodwill for her survival. 396 00:29:42,490 --> 00:29:45,326 [Intense vocalizing] 397 00:30:08,349 --> 00:30:09,809 [Horses grunting] 398 00:30:29,453 --> 00:30:31,539 - I'm eardwulf. - [Brida] Ah, yes. 399 00:30:32,373 --> 00:30:33,708 You're the arse-licker? 400 00:30:34,333 --> 00:30:37,628 I'd heard there were Danes in wealas and I was coming to talk to you. 401 00:30:38,379 --> 00:30:43,175 - I don't talk to saxons, I kill them. - You will change your mind when you hear 402 00:30:43,259 --> 00:30:47,680 what I have to say. I have something very valuable that I can share with you, 403 00:30:47,763 --> 00:30:49,432 something that will help... [grunts] 404 00:30:53,269 --> 00:30:54,311 [Chuckles] 405 00:30:56,731 --> 00:30:57,940 [Groans] 406 00:30:58,482 --> 00:30:59,859 I thought he'd never shut up. 407 00:31:06,907 --> 00:31:09,910 Is it true my father relinquished the throne to lady aethelflaed? 408 00:31:11,328 --> 00:31:12,371 It is. 409 00:31:14,874 --> 00:31:16,542 Was that his intention all along? 410 00:31:17,334 --> 00:31:18,961 The only reason he was baptized? 411 00:31:20,671 --> 00:31:24,800 Perhaps I should be angry with him for mocking god. 412 00:31:25,634 --> 00:31:27,762 [Scoffs] You know, but I am not. 413 00:31:32,433 --> 00:31:36,062 Your father is a man of strong convictions, as are you. 414 00:31:38,022 --> 00:31:39,732 He is driven by his passions. 415 00:31:41,275 --> 00:31:43,611 - But he does not act with bad intent. - I know. 416 00:31:44,487 --> 00:31:48,199 And I am grateful to him. He tests my faith, again and again. 417 00:31:48,282 --> 00:31:51,869 - And each time, it grows stronger. - That pleases me to hear. 418 00:31:51,952 --> 00:31:56,165 But what is also very clear to me now is that I must follow my calling... 419 00:31:57,708 --> 00:32:01,170 To serve god and only god. 420 00:32:02,046 --> 00:32:03,297 So, I must go. 421 00:32:15,726 --> 00:32:18,270 Do you think it is wise to bring the child here? 422 00:32:18,813 --> 00:32:19,855 Join us. 423 00:32:27,905 --> 00:32:29,323 What is that you have? 424 00:32:34,703 --> 00:32:38,124 - Is it a man? - No. It's a king. 425 00:32:41,919 --> 00:32:43,129 Is he a good king? 426 00:32:43,712 --> 00:32:46,090 Yes... like you. 427 00:32:47,967 --> 00:32:51,887 Now that you have taken aegelesburg, what will you do with it? 428 00:32:51,971 --> 00:32:56,350 Hold it, until mercia is in the charge of someone I trust. 429 00:32:57,601 --> 00:33:01,438 - You can trust aethelflaed. - So, you side with my sister? 430 00:33:01,939 --> 00:33:06,527 I take the side of our family, and perhaps uhtred has done us a service. 431 00:33:06,610 --> 00:33:09,697 By breaking his word and going against my wishes? 432 00:33:10,573 --> 00:33:17,288 Thanks to uhtred, our family now sits on the thrones of both wessex and mercia. 433 00:33:18,581 --> 00:33:24,336 And your father's dream of a united england is even closer. 434 00:33:25,713 --> 00:33:28,048 Aethelflaed is your blood... 435 00:33:28,716 --> 00:33:31,594 And she will be loyal to you if you allow her. 436 00:33:31,677 --> 00:33:34,096 She is not a threat, Edward. 437 00:33:36,348 --> 00:33:38,142 [Hywel] Deheubarth fortress lies ahead. 438 00:33:38,559 --> 00:33:43,063 It will be well defended, but we have darkness and surprise on our side. 439 00:33:43,147 --> 00:33:45,608 So, move swiftly and attack without mercy. 440 00:33:45,691 --> 00:33:46,771 [Commander] Yes, lord king. 441 00:33:58,871 --> 00:34:02,499 Danes. I can smell their stench from here. 442 00:34:02,583 --> 00:34:07,630 - Shall we attack or retreat? - We are men of wealas. We attack! 443 00:34:07,713 --> 00:34:09,840 - Form a line! - Form a line! 444 00:34:15,304 --> 00:34:18,015 Slaughter them! Slaughter them all! 445 00:34:18,098 --> 00:34:20,392 [All yelling] 446 00:34:24,730 --> 00:34:26,774 [Tense music plays] 447 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:28,943 Loose! 448 00:34:36,742 --> 00:34:38,577 [Commander] Do not be afraid. 449 00:34:39,245 --> 00:34:40,746 We will prevail! 450 00:34:42,790 --> 00:34:44,541 [Neighs] 451 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:46,752 Do not stop! 452 00:34:47,211 --> 00:34:48,712 Longbows! 453 00:34:50,297 --> 00:34:51,715 Loose! 454 00:34:52,091 --> 00:34:54,009 [Groaning] 455 00:34:56,637 --> 00:34:58,180 [Neighs] 456 00:34:59,723 --> 00:35:01,183 Loose! 457 00:35:01,600 --> 00:35:03,602 [Groaning] 458 00:35:04,228 --> 00:35:05,271 [Neighs] 459 00:35:09,441 --> 00:35:11,485 Retreat! Fall back! 460 00:35:11,568 --> 00:35:12,653 [Neighs] 461 00:35:13,487 --> 00:35:15,281 [Hywel] Save yourselves! 462 00:35:15,739 --> 00:35:18,409 - Fire! - [Man] Ready bows! 463 00:35:18,784 --> 00:35:19,827 Loose! 464 00:35:19,910 --> 00:35:21,328 [Dramatic vocalizing] 465 00:35:21,412 --> 00:35:22,621 [Hywel] Retreat! 466 00:35:24,790 --> 00:35:26,083 Retreat! 467 00:35:27,042 --> 00:35:28,168 Loose! 468 00:35:28,836 --> 00:35:31,213 [Groaning] 469 00:35:31,297 --> 00:35:34,341 [Screaming] 470 00:35:36,593 --> 00:35:38,887 Finish them! 471 00:35:42,266 --> 00:35:43,475 [Horse grunts] 472 00:35:46,520 --> 00:35:50,107 [Screaming continues] 473 00:36:00,701 --> 00:36:01,744 [Groans] 474 00:36:20,804 --> 00:36:22,973 [Eardwulf groaning] 475 00:36:26,685 --> 00:36:28,354 [Breathing heavily] 476 00:36:28,437 --> 00:36:31,106 [Continues groaning] 477 00:36:32,399 --> 00:36:33,901 [Chomping] 478 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:37,780 Good morning. We thought it a shame to waste your fire and food. 479 00:36:37,863 --> 00:36:41,283 - Seeing as you won't be needing them. - I can help you. 480 00:36:41,367 --> 00:36:45,162 [All laughing] 481 00:36:48,082 --> 00:36:51,251 I do not need an arse-licker who will not shut up. 482 00:36:51,335 --> 00:36:55,923 [Grunts, chuckles] I don't remember you laughing at tettenhall. 483 00:36:56,715 --> 00:36:59,259 You weren't just defeated there. You were humiliated. 484 00:37:00,177 --> 00:37:02,971 Edward and his army celebrated a great victory. 485 00:37:03,055 --> 00:37:07,976 [Laughs] And they're still celebrating, eating and drinking and telling tales 486 00:37:08,060 --> 00:37:12,272 of how the Danes were vanquished. But I can help you put that right. 487 00:37:12,356 --> 00:37:15,067 [Breathing heavily] I know how to defeat Edward. 488 00:37:15,150 --> 00:37:18,612 But if you kill me... Then it goes to the grave with me. 489 00:37:19,780 --> 00:37:22,991 All I'm asking is that you listen to what I have to say. 490 00:37:23,075 --> 00:37:26,829 And if it's not of value, then kill me. 491 00:37:27,663 --> 00:37:30,374 [Chomping] I intend to. 492 00:37:41,385 --> 00:37:45,055 Bring lady aethelflaed outside. She has to see what's happening. 493 00:37:45,139 --> 00:37:46,181 What? 494 00:37:46,265 --> 00:37:48,058 [Crowd clamoring] 495 00:37:51,770 --> 00:37:54,398 [Cheering] 496 00:38:24,803 --> 00:38:26,972 Your fyrd are here for you, lady of mercia. 497 00:38:27,890 --> 00:38:30,350 Now you have enough men to fight your brother. 498 00:38:30,434 --> 00:38:32,227 [Fyrd cheering] 499 00:38:32,311 --> 00:38:34,980 And what order would you like to give your army? 500 00:38:35,063 --> 00:38:36,648 [Cheering grows] 501 00:38:39,860 --> 00:38:41,487 To remain calm! 502 00:38:42,738 --> 00:38:48,785 I will not sacrifice a single mercian life unless it is absolutely necessary. 503 00:38:49,495 --> 00:38:52,039 The fyrd will remain outside. 504 00:38:52,122 --> 00:38:57,211 But I have no doubt that aegelesburg will soon be in mercian control once again. 505 00:38:59,755 --> 00:39:01,548 Open the gates for lord uhtred. 506 00:39:01,632 --> 00:39:04,551 There is no need for them to be closed any longer. 507 00:39:05,093 --> 00:39:08,430 My lord, open them and you have my word 508 00:39:08,514 --> 00:39:11,934 that the fyrd will not enter the town without invitation. 509 00:39:12,518 --> 00:39:15,187 There need be no conflict between us. 510 00:39:15,687 --> 00:39:17,648 [Dramatic vocalizing] 511 00:39:35,666 --> 00:39:37,668 [Cheering] 512 00:40:05,279 --> 00:40:07,906 Come see what our father has done. You won't believe it. 513 00:40:08,532 --> 00:40:09,658 Where are you going? 514 00:40:10,742 --> 00:40:11,785 To wessex. 515 00:40:12,578 --> 00:40:14,496 I need time to pray and reflect alone. 516 00:40:14,580 --> 00:40:15,706 Does father know? 517 00:40:15,789 --> 00:40:19,626 I've made up my mind to go, and I know he will try to stop me. 518 00:40:19,710 --> 00:40:20,877 Why do you have to go? 519 00:40:21,545 --> 00:40:24,047 Father beocca gave his life to save mine. 520 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:28,343 The only way I can honor his sacrifice is by serving god well. 521 00:40:29,761 --> 00:40:33,307 - [Sighs] That is what I am doing. - Take me with you. 522 00:40:34,850 --> 00:40:39,021 - You wish to go to an Abbey? - No, to wessex, where I can do as I wish. 523 00:40:39,104 --> 00:40:41,440 - [Scoffs] And what is it you wish to do? - Anything. 524 00:40:41,523 --> 00:40:44,234 Because anything is better than waiting here, bored, 525 00:40:44,318 --> 00:40:46,945 until I'm forced to marry someone I despise. 526 00:40:47,613 --> 00:40:49,156 I wanna live. That's all. 527 00:40:49,239 --> 00:40:53,285 As much as I would like it, I cannot take you with me. 528 00:40:53,785 --> 00:40:56,038 But your time will come, I'm certain of it. 529 00:40:59,249 --> 00:41:00,500 Take care, sister. 530 00:41:02,169 --> 00:41:03,879 You will always be in my thoughts. 531 00:41:18,226 --> 00:41:20,270 [Indistinct chatter] 532 00:41:24,566 --> 00:41:26,443 [Laughter in distance] 533 00:41:42,334 --> 00:41:44,628 [Edward] / will let the tj/rd into the town. 534 00:41:44,711 --> 00:41:47,547 I can see you have the support of the people of ll/lercia. 535 00:41:48,674 --> 00:41:52,219 Enjoy this moment. It might not always be so. 536 00:41:52,886 --> 00:41:56,264 As ruler, you will have impossible decisions to make. 537 00:41:56,890 --> 00:41:59,518 I know I've made mistakes in some of my choices. 538 00:42:00,435 --> 00:42:03,438 As long as I am lady of mercia, you have my support. 539 00:42:04,272 --> 00:42:08,360 I was blind not to see that you are the right person to rule mercia. 540 00:42:08,443 --> 00:42:10,070 And for that, I am sorry. 541 00:42:11,113 --> 00:42:13,323 Our alliance is enough for me. 542 00:42:15,992 --> 00:42:18,161 I also wish to discuss east anglia. 543 00:42:19,287 --> 00:42:23,875 It was conquered by aethelred, but since his death, it has grown lawless. 544 00:42:24,459 --> 00:42:26,420 I propose we send an army there 545 00:42:26,503 --> 00:42:30,173 of men from both wessex and mercia to maintain control. 546 00:42:30,257 --> 00:42:31,550 Agreed. 547 00:42:31,633 --> 00:42:34,720 A joint army sends a clear message that we are allies. 548 00:42:35,220 --> 00:42:38,807 After that, we can push north into northumbrian daneland. 549 00:42:38,890 --> 00:42:44,396 Together, I believe we can achieve our father's dream of a united land. 550 00:42:51,111 --> 00:42:52,154 [Uhtred sighs] 551 00:42:53,947 --> 00:42:55,031 Pyrlig? 552 00:42:56,616 --> 00:42:57,743 I'm looking for my son. 553 00:42:59,161 --> 00:43:01,121 - He is gone, uhtred. - Gone? 554 00:43:03,957 --> 00:43:06,877 - Where? - Back to his church in wessex. 555 00:43:08,170 --> 00:43:10,797 - When did he leave? - He left before dusk. 556 00:43:11,715 --> 00:43:14,885 I suggested he speak to you before leaving, but he refused. 557 00:43:18,847 --> 00:43:21,725 - Is this because of the baptism? - No. 558 00:43:21,808 --> 00:43:24,060 It is simply that god has called him away. 559 00:43:25,979 --> 00:43:29,191 I know you do not share his beliefs, but trust me... 560 00:43:29,274 --> 00:43:31,067 He is a young man you can be proud of. 561 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:34,738 Will he come back? 562 00:43:36,114 --> 00:43:37,157 I hope so. 563 00:43:57,135 --> 00:43:59,179 I will prepare to return to coccham. 564 00:43:59,262 --> 00:44:00,972 - You will not stay? - No. 565 00:44:01,807 --> 00:44:05,685 Staying here and... Seeing you every day... 566 00:44:08,230 --> 00:44:12,776 And not being able to be with you, it is too painful. 567 00:44:15,987 --> 00:44:21,284 The price we are paying is great, but it is an oath that I had to make. 568 00:44:22,744 --> 00:44:26,164 [Quivering] I will miss you, uhtred ragnarson. 569 00:44:28,375 --> 00:44:30,669 [Dramatic vocalizing] 570 00:44:46,142 --> 00:44:48,937 I will always answer mercia's call with you on the throne. 571 00:44:50,939 --> 00:44:52,023 I know. 572 00:45:18,174 --> 00:45:20,051 [Indistinct chatter] 573 00:45:30,937 --> 00:45:34,232 [Aelswith] It is good to see aegelesburg back in mercian hands. 574 00:45:37,193 --> 00:45:41,197 I wish to talk to you about aethelstan. 575 00:45:41,281 --> 00:45:43,408 Yes, I am grateful that you brought him to me. 576 00:45:44,200 --> 00:45:46,119 I know you care about the boy... 577 00:45:47,329 --> 00:45:49,998 But it is impossible for you to take him to Winchester. 578 00:45:50,081 --> 00:45:53,585 There are people there that may wish him ill. 579 00:45:59,257 --> 00:46:01,760 If it is agreeable with you, 580 00:46:01,843 --> 00:46:05,555 I would like to take charge of the boy and take him to bedwyn 581 00:46:05,639 --> 00:46:08,224 and raise him there, as I raised you. 582 00:46:10,977 --> 00:46:14,731 To follow your footsteps and those of Alfred's. 583 00:46:19,986 --> 00:46:21,237 Make the arrangements. 584 00:46:22,113 --> 00:46:23,949 I will ask uhtred to accompany you. 585 00:46:26,159 --> 00:46:28,536 [All giggling] 586 00:46:33,667 --> 00:46:34,751 Come play with us. 587 00:46:34,834 --> 00:46:37,295 [Aethelflaed] In a moment. First I must talk to eadith. 588 00:46:38,296 --> 00:46:40,882 [Children giggling] 589 00:46:49,683 --> 00:46:53,812 [Aethelflaed] I promised I'd reward you for delivering my message to lord uhtred. 590 00:46:55,438 --> 00:46:56,523 Here it is. 591 00:46:56,606 --> 00:46:59,484 [Sighs] Thank you, lady aethelflaed. 592 00:47:00,318 --> 00:47:04,406 Aelfwynn enjoys your company and you have been very loyal to her. 593 00:47:05,949 --> 00:47:07,367 I will not forget that. 594 00:47:09,077 --> 00:47:10,954 But I am the queen now. 595 00:47:11,621 --> 00:47:15,417 You were my husband's mistress and your brother killed aethelred. 596 00:47:15,500 --> 00:47:18,670 To allow you to remain here would make me look weak. 597 00:47:19,921 --> 00:47:24,259 I do not wish to punish you too harshly. I will arrange a place for you 598 00:47:24,342 --> 00:47:26,636 at the nunnery, where you can live and be safe. 599 00:47:28,680 --> 00:47:30,515 I would prefer to find my own way. 600 00:47:34,394 --> 00:47:38,398 - May I say goodbye to aelfwynn? - Yes. 601 00:47:48,074 --> 00:47:49,784 [Sniffles, chuckles] 602 00:47:50,618 --> 00:47:51,828 [Sniffles] 603 00:47:59,878 --> 00:48:03,840 [Laughing] 604 00:48:08,094 --> 00:48:11,973 Brida, I did not expect to see you. 605 00:48:13,391 --> 00:48:15,268 You have missed a great victory. 606 00:48:17,562 --> 00:48:20,315 - Have you seen the wisdom of staying here? - No. 607 00:48:20,398 --> 00:48:23,276 I'm even more certain we must attack the saxons now. 608 00:48:24,360 --> 00:48:26,529 I have made my decision, brida. 609 00:48:27,155 --> 00:48:29,715 And you will change your mind when you see what I've brought you. 610 00:48:30,450 --> 00:48:32,577 Not unless it is an army of thousands. 611 00:48:33,119 --> 00:48:34,162 [Scoffs] 612 00:48:44,297 --> 00:48:45,590 Who is this turd? 613 00:48:45,673 --> 00:48:47,509 [Laughs] 614 00:48:47,592 --> 00:48:51,304 He is the turd who will help us take Winchester... 615 00:48:52,430 --> 00:48:55,475 Without a single drop of Danish blood being shed. 616 00:48:57,852 --> 00:48:59,979 [Indistinct chatter] 617 00:49:09,906 --> 00:49:11,157 [Object rattles on table] 618 00:49:13,159 --> 00:49:16,121 I know you think we lost out on wealth and power. 619 00:49:18,915 --> 00:49:22,669 - We have something greater than that. - Please do not say our friendship. 620 00:49:23,461 --> 00:49:26,673 [All chuckle] 621 00:49:28,508 --> 00:49:32,137 - We need more ale. - More ale it is, then. 622 00:49:39,769 --> 00:49:41,354 Royal advisor? 623 00:49:44,649 --> 00:49:46,734 Another jug of your strongest ale. 624 00:49:50,029 --> 00:49:54,367 I will pay for your ale. And when you leave aegelesburg, 625 00:49:54,450 --> 00:49:57,704 you might allow me to travel with you, for safe passage. 626 00:50:01,457 --> 00:50:02,584 Then make it two. 627 00:50:05,295 --> 00:50:10,216 After tettenhall, Edward believes the Danes no longer hold a threat. 628 00:50:10,300 --> 00:50:14,220 He's taken his army to aegelesburg, leaving Winchester undefended. 629 00:50:14,304 --> 00:50:17,724 [Brida] Winchester is king Alfred's spiritual home. 630 00:50:17,807 --> 00:50:20,518 It's a place of great importance to the saxons. 631 00:50:20,602 --> 00:50:22,979 Only a handful of soldiers remain there, no more than that. 632 00:50:23,062 --> 00:50:25,356 [Brida] We will never get an opportunity like this again. 633 00:50:25,440 --> 00:50:29,485 Winchester is weak and nobody realizes except us. 634 00:50:31,196 --> 00:50:34,032 You told me you would not ask your men to risk death... 635 00:50:34,824 --> 00:50:38,369 Unless for food, or land, or to protect their families. 636 00:50:39,704 --> 00:50:43,124 Winchester provides all things and more. 637 00:50:44,792 --> 00:50:46,336 And there is no risk. 638 00:51:15,782 --> 00:51:18,785 [Laughing] 639 00:51:35,218 --> 00:51:37,845 We leave for Winchester today. 640 00:51:38,304 --> 00:51:42,016 - [Roaring] - [All cheering] 641 00:51:42,100 --> 00:51:46,312 [Spirited music plays]