# E10 - The Cursed Head
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***SIGN*** The Cursed Head
***SIGN*** The Cursed Head
**[02:39] EINAR**
Okay, here we go.
**[02:41] BOTH**
Ready, push!
**[02:58] BOTH**
Yes! That's the last one!
**[03:18] EINAR**
I don't believe it.
**[03:22] EINAR**
It really was possible.
**[03:24] EINAR**
Together, we turned an
entire forest into a farm.
**[03:28] THORFINN**
Yeah, I think it took more than three years.
**[03:33] EINAR**
If only all this land were ours.
**[03:38] THORFINN**
That's one thing a slave can't have.
**[03:44] THORFINN**
We worked hard. We're nearly there.
**[03:50] EINAR**
Yeah. The other day, Pater told me something.
**[03:55] EINAR**
We'll be able to buy our freedom with the
next harvest from this cleared land.
**[04:02] EINAR**
We'll get some change back, too.
**[04:07] THORFINN**
I see.
**[04:11] THORFINN**
Einar, what are you going to do
once you're a free man?
**[04:19] EINAR**
I don't know. Even if I went back to my homeland,
there's no family waiting for me.
**[04:25] EINAR**
And besides...
**[04:28] THORFINN**
You're worried about Arnheid.
**[04:31] EINAR**
Yeah, I feel awkward about it.
**[04:36] EINAR**
If only Arnheid could be free, too.
**[04:40] EINAR**
Then I'd feel better.
**[04:46] THORFINN**
The master has no intention
of letting her go.
**[04:54] EINAR**
What about you, Thorfinn?
**[04:57] EINAR**
Will you go back to Iceland?
**[05:01] THORFINN**
Yeah. I think so. Probably.
**[05:06] EINAR**
Seriously? You don't seem sure
about your plans.
**[05:10] THORFINN**
Neither do you.
**[05:16] EINAR**
Good grief. It's strange, isn't it?
**[05:21] EINAR**
Freedom's just around the corner,
and we're acting like this.
**[05:37] THORFINN**
There is something I'd like to try to do.
**[05:43] EINAR**
Really? What is it?
**[05:47] THORFINN**
Well, there's a lot I'm still not sure about.
**[05:57] THORFINN**
What do you think, Einar?
**[06:03] THORFINN**
Would it be possible to rid the
world of war and slavery?
**[06:25] EINAR**
Well... that would be like a dream.
**[06:37] KETIL**
Ah, you've finally felled the last tree.
**[06:42] KETIL**
Well done, both of you.
**[06:45] EINAR**
Master!
**[06:47] KETIL**
Well? Do you think you'll be able
to till the soil in time for planting?
**[06:51] EINAR**
Yes, probably, if we hurry.
**[06:57] KETIL**
I see, I see. All right.
Then I'll give you a little discount.
**[07:03] KETIL**
Once you're done sowing the seeds,
the two of you will be free.
**[07:09] KETIL**
You've worked hard, Thorfinn, Einar.
**[07:20] KETIL**
What? You don't seem that happy.
**[07:24] EINAR**
Huh? What?
**[07:26] EINAR**
No! Wait, no!
**[07:27] EINAR**
All right!
**[07:30] EINAR**
Thorfinn, we finally did it!
**[07:33] THORFINN**
Y-Yeah!
**[07:35] KETIL**
Wait, sorry. Don't celebrate yet.
**[07:39] BOTH**
What?
**[07:40] KETIL**
You'll have to wait until after I return.
**[07:44] EINAR**
You're going somewhere?
**[07:47] KETIL**
Yes. By the way,
have you seen the old master?
**[07:52] EINAR**
He hasn't been this way.
**[07:55] KETIL**
I see. Maybe he's on his farm.
**[08:00] KETIL**
Well, you'll do.
**[08:02] KETIL**
If you see him, give him this message.
**[08:06] KETIL**
Tell him I've gone to the palace
in Jelling to visit King Harald.
**[08:13] KETIL**
I'm sure I'll be back in time
for planting, though.
**[08:17] KETIL**
Make sure you till the soil by then.
**[08:20] BOTH**
Yes, sir.
**[08:23] EINAR**
Safe travels.
**[08:27] KETIL**
Oh, right.
**[08:30] KETIL**
How would you like to continue working
for me as my retainers once you're free?
**[08:37] KETIL**
I'd gladly welcome a couple of
hard workers like you.
**[08:42] KETIL**
Give it some thought.
***SIGN*** What benefit is there for the worker from that
in which he labors? I have seen the task which
God has given the sons of mankind with which
to occupy themselves. He has made everything
appropriate in its time.
***SIGN*** What benefit is there for the worker from that
in which he labors? I have seen the task which
God has given the sons of mankind with which
to occupy themselves. He has made everything
appropriate in its time.
***SIGN*** He has also set eternity in their heart, without the
possibility that mankind will find out the work
which God has done from the beginning even
to the end.
***SIGN*** He has also set eternity in their heart, without the
possibility that mankind will find out the work
which God has done from the beginning even
to the end.
***SIGN*** Ecclesiastes 3:9-11
***SIGN*** Ecclesiastes 3:9-11
**[09:49] GUNNAR**
Excuse me, Your Majesty.
**[09:52] GUNNAR**
Our ship will be arriving in Jelling shortly.
**[09:57] GUNNAR**
Please wake up, King Canute.
**[10:45] GUNNAR**
Your Majesty, what are you doing out here?
**[10:49] GUNNAR**
Our horses will be ready soon.
**[10:51] GUNNAR**
Please wait inside your cabin.
**[10:53] CANUTE**
Here is fine.
**[10:56] CANUTE**
I haven't been back home in a while.
**[10:58] CANUTE**
I want to feel the breeze.
**[11:03] WULF**
Your Majesty.
**[11:07] WULF**
I am delighted to see you've
safely returned from England.
**[11:11] CANUTE**
Thank you. Wulf, how is my brother doing?
**[11:16] WULF**
My liege.
**[11:17] WULF**
King Harald is not well.
**[11:22] WULF**
His pain has worsened over the past month.
**[11:24] WULF**
He's no longer capable of speaking.
**[11:30] CANUTE**
I see. How much longer does he have?
**[11:34] WULF**
According to those treating him,
these next few days will be critical.
**[11:42] CANUTE**
Very well. Thank you for
watching over him in my place.
**[11:47] WULF**
Yes, Your Majesty.
**[11:52] CHILD A**
Ouch.
**[11:53] CHILD B**
I won again.
**[11:54] CANUTE**
That ball game they're playing...
**[11:55] CHILD C**
Are you okay?
**[11:55] CHILD A**
Again.
**[11:56] CHILD B**
Don't hurt yourself.
**[11:57] CANUTE**
My brother was quite good at it
when we were children.
**[11:58] CHILD A**
Darn you.
**[12:05] CANUTE**
He occasionally played with me.
**[12:13] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Harald, hit it again.
**[12:18] (Flashback) HARALD**
Okay. Watch the ball closely, Canute.
**[12:22] CANUTE**
Those within the palace
feuded amongst themselves
**[12:25] CANUTE**
over which of us would succeed our father,
**[12:29] CANUTE**
but my brother never paid
any heed to it himself.
**[12:35] (Flashback) HARALD**
Ready?
**[12:36] (Flashback) HARALD**
Here it comes.
**[12:43] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
Your Highness!
**[12:45] (Flashback) HARALD**
Ragnar...
**[12:55] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
I'm okay.
**[12:57] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
I don't believe it.
**[12:59] (Flashback) HARALD**
See? He's tougher than you think.
**[13:03] (Flashback) HARALD**
You're a little too overprotective,
you know. You should—
**[13:08] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
Impressive, Your Highness.
**[13:13] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
I knew you could do it.
**[13:15] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
Are you certain you're not hurt?
**[13:17] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Yeah. Thanks, Ragnar.
**[13:21] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
But it's hard to move when
I'm wearing so many layers.
**[13:24] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
I'm hot, too. Can I take these off?
**[13:26] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
No.
**[13:29] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
A warrior must be properly equipped.
**[13:33] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
Are you listening, Your Highness?
**[13:35] RAGNAR**
Letting your guard down for even
a moment can prove fatal.
**[13:37] CANUTE**
He was a strong, kind man.
**[13:41] RAGNAR**
Even I once...
**[13:44] CANUTE**
My brother helped me often.
**[13:49] CANUTE**
I must thank him.
**[13:54] CHILD A**
Hup!
**[14:11] WULF**
Play somewhere else, children.
**[14:14] CHILD A**
Sorry.
**[14:23] CHILD A**
Don't hit it so hard, Asta.
**[14:25] ASTA**
Hmph. You're just slow.
**[14:26] WULF**
Unbelievable. Children are so carefree.
**[14:28] CHILD A**
What did you say?
**[14:31] ASTA**
Now you're mad.
**[14:31] WULF**
What is the matter, Your Majesty?
**[14:39] CANUTE**
It's nothing.
**[14:46] Narrator**
* Sweyn's sons inherited their own*
* respective territories from their father.*
**[14:54] Narrator**
*The older brother Harald inherited Denmark,*
**[14:57] Narrator**
* and the younger brother Canute*
* inherited England.*
**[15:01] Narrator**
*Their relationship was good.*
**[15:06] Narrator**
*During Canute's conquest of England,*
**[15:09] Narrator**
* his brother Harald directly supported him*
* by sending a fleet of ships.*
**[15:16] Narrator**
*However...*
**[15:19] Narrator**
* Shortly after Canute became*
* King of England, Harald fell ill.*
**[15:27] Narrator**
*Harald had no heirs.*
**[15:33] ESTRID**
Brother Canute!
**[15:35] ESTRID**
You really did come to Jelling.
**[15:39] CANUTE**
Address me as "Your Majesty," Estrid.
**[15:41] ESTRID**
Your visit is so sudden. I was surprised.
**[15:47] CANUTE**
It's good to see you again, King Harald.
**[15:56] ESTRID**
Brother Harald,
Brother Canute has come to visit you.
**[16:01] ESTRID**
Can you tell he's here?
**[16:04] CANUTE**
It's fine. You don't have to wake him.
**[16:07] CANUTE**
I'll be staying here a while.
**[16:09] CANUTE**
I'll speak to His Majesty
when he's feeling better.
**[16:15] HARALD**
Canute...
**[16:27] CANUTE**
King Harald, I am here.
**[16:32] CANUTE**
Please rest.
**[16:35] CANUTE**
You needn't worry about your kingdom.
**[16:43] HARALD**
I've been waiting for you.
**[16:49] HARALD**
Denmark...
**[16:54] HARALD**
Denmark is yours.
**[17:07] CANUTE**
Don't be absurd, King Harald.
**[17:11] CANUTE**
Get well soon so we can play ball again.
**[17:17] SWEYN**
You've got some guts, Canute.
**[17:21] SWEYN**
I'm impressed you can lie about that
like you don't know what's going on.
**[17:29] ESTRID**
Brother?
**[17:32] SWEYN**
You're visiting the man
you poisoned yourself?
**[17:36] SWEYN**
What a farce. What will you
accomplish by doing that?
**[17:45] SWEYN**
Harald was friendly to you.
**[17:49] SWEYN**
Why did you need to kill him?
**[17:53] SWEYN**
You could've ruled the world together.
**[17:58] SWEYN**
You didn't do it for the sake of
peace and prosperity.
**[18:03] SWEYN**
Ambition now rests within your heart.
**[18:08] SWEYN**
The ambition to rule as
king of all the North Sea.
**[18:17] SWEYN**
That is the curse. The crown's curse.
**[18:25] SWEYN**
*None* can escape it.
**[18:29] SWEYN**
By donning the two crowns
of Denmark and England,
**[18:38] SWEYN**
you will suffer twice as much as I did.
**[18:51] ESTRID**
Brother!
**[18:59] ESTRID**
What's wrong? You suddenly went into a daze.
**[19:03] ESTRID**
Have you fallen ill, too?
**[19:15] CANUTE**
I'm fine. I just felt a little dizzy.
**[19:23] WULF**
Prepare a bedchamber.
**[19:25] WULF**
His Majesty is tired from
his long voyage at sea.
**[19:58] CANUTE**
What is it?
**[20:00] MAID**
Lady Estrid instructed me
to bring you something to drink.
**[20:06] CANUTE**
Where did it come from?
**[20:08] MAID**
What? Where is it from?
**[20:13] CANUTE**
I don't need any. I'm not thirsty.
**[20:18] SWEYN**
You fear being poisoned
because you poison others.
**[20:24] SWEYN**
Isn't that right, Canute?
**[20:32] CANUTE**
It was rather mischievous of you to appear
in the middle of the afternoon, King Sweyn.
**[20:39] SWEYN**
If you can see me during the day,
then the curse must be growing stronger.
**[20:48] MAID**
Is he talking to himself?
**[20:50] CANUTE**
How long are you going to
keep standing there?
**[20:52] CANUTE**
I need nothing from you. Leave.
**[20:54] MAID**
Y-Yes, Your Majesty!
**[20:59] CANUTE**
Uniting the nation is
essential to creating a utopia.
**[21:04] CANUTE**
Two kings would eventually cause trouble.
**[21:08] CANUTE**
King Harald's death is necessary.
**[21:15] SWEYN**
I'm surprised.
**[21:18] SWEYN**
You've come to think
like a real king, Canute.
**[21:30] SWEYN**
What are you laughing about?
**[21:34] CANUTE**
King Sweyn, I once hated you
and wished for your death.
**[21:40] CANUTE**
But now?
**[21:43] CANUTE**
You're the only one I can speak to frankly.
**[21:51] CANUTE**
Let us be friends,
**[21:55] CANUTE**
as befits two cursed men.
**[22:12] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Brother, again!
**[22:18] (Flashback) HARALD**
Okay.
**[22:21] (Flashback) HARALD**
Here it comes, Canute.
**[22:22] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Okay.
**[22:24] (Flashback) SWEYN**
Harald.
**[22:29] (Flashback) SWEYN**
We're holding a war council. Join us.
**[22:33] (Flashback) HARALD**
Yes, Father.
**[22:37] (Flashback) HARALD**
Sorry, Canute.
**[22:39] (Flashback) HARALD**
We'll continue another time.
**[22:43] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Thank you, Brother.
**[23:02] (Flashback) HARALD**
Grow up strong, Canute.
**[23:06] (Flashback) HARALD**
Stronger than me and father.
**[23:11] (Flashback) HARALD**
Got it?
**[23:15] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
Yes.
**[23:37] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
Come, Your Highness.
I'll be your next opponent.
**[23:41] (Flashback) YOUNG CANUTE**
What? Can you even play, Ragnar?
**[23:43] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
How dare you.
**[23:45] (Flashback) RAGNAR**
I was once feared as Gullinbursti of the Lake,
and for seven consecutive years...
**[24:01] CANUTE**
Is this all there is to it?
**[24:05] CANUTE**
This is nothing.
***SIGN*** Kings and Swords
***SIGN*** Kings and Swords
**[25:52] Narrator**
"Kings and Swords."