E9 - The Battle of London Bridge

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    OCTOBER 1013 AD
    LONDON, ENGLAND
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    THE BATTLE OF LONDON BRIDGE
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    That's not really a bridge.
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    It's more like a fortress.
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    I'm impressed, London.
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    The city has survived many attacks
    over the years.
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    It has a lot of history.
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    This isn't the time to be complacent, Askeladd.
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    This city's going to be trouble.
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    You said it'd be an easy win.
    That's why I'm here.
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    Sorry, sorry.
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    I never imagined
    that Thorkell would side with the enemy.
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    You mean, Thorkell the Tall?
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    He's in bed with the enemy for the money.
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    What a traitor.
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    We're in this for the money too.
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    We sided with the Army of Denmark,
    because we thought King Sweyn has a chance to win.
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    The other clans are all the same.
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    They're desperate
    to prove themselves on the battlefield
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    and increase their share of the spoils.
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    Well, with so many men here,
    no one's getting very much.
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    I don't fight for money.
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    I like to kill.
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    I can truly rely on a man like you, Bjorn.
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    In any case, those bigwigs all want London.
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    If we can capture the Thames River,
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    we can set up a supply line
    to the inland areas in Wessex.
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    The top leaders all have their eyes
    on this battleground.
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    Yeah. This is the place to be if you want to stand out.
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    What do you mean?
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    Do you have a plan in mind?
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    Well,
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    it's not really a plan.
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    Thorfinn.
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    We have some work for you.
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    Go bring me Thorkell's head.
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    Promise me you'll give me my reward.
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    Okay. Okay.
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    The same as always, right?
    You're so stubborn.
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    Getting so worked up about a fight you can't win.
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    Maybe you get it from your father.
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    Don't forget, Askeladd.
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    My only wish as a warrior
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    is to beat you in a duel.
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    Our next duel will be your last.
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    I'm going to carve out your heart,
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    and offer it to my father's spirit.
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    Then get to work.
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    Only those who fight
    on the battlefield get what they desire.
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    That's the way of the warrior.
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    My head's not cheap, you know.
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    I'll duel you as often as you like.
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    Go bring me Thorkell's head.
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    Hey.
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    Askeladd.
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    What?
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    One ship is heading towards the bridge.
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    It's the Jomsvikings! The Sea Deer!
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    They're messengers from the regular army.
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    Are they Floki's men?
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    I bet he's going to try to win Thorkell over to his side
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    by saying he'll pay double whatever England pays.
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    Thorkell will follow the money.
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    I bet he'll take their offer.
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    Well, I'm not so sure about that.
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    They're here.
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    It's just one ship.
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    This way. Hurry.
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    Die. Take that.
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    Take that.
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    Fire. Fire.
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    Don't shoot. We're messengers.
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    We want to talk to Thorkell.
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    - You damn bastards.
    - Die.
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    We didn't come here to fight.
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    Where is Thorkell?
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    Shut up. Die.
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    Hey.
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    Stop.
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    Yes, sir.
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    Everyone. Cease fire.
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    Hey, Floki. It's been a while.
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    You look like you've been doing well.
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    Enough with the pleasantries.
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    His Highness, King Sweyn, sends a message,
    which I am here to deliver.
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    In the words of His Highness:
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    "The King of England has escaped
    to the land of the Franks.
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    Resistance is futile.
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    Surrender.
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    If you surrender, then in the name of Thor,
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    I shall spare the lives of you and your men,
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    as well as leave you your fortunes."
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    Go back to the army, Thorkell.
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    Those are the wishes of His Highness.
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    Is King Sweyn here?
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    He's tough.
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    For such an old man.
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    Thorkell.
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    Why are you drawing your bow against a friend?
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    For so long, we've fought as warriors, side by side.
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    You must not misread the flow of the world.
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    Your brother Sigvaldi is also worried.
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    Flow of the world?
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    I see.
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    I was fighting against the English myself until last year.
    That's why I know.
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    They're really weak.
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    - They're a bunch of sheltered city boys.
    - What?
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    - Is that Norse?
    - They lack spirit.
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    Maybe.
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    Prince Edmund was the only general
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    who could handle the army of Denmark.
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    This country is finished.
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    Oh, in that case...
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    In other words,
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    it'd be more fun
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    to fight against you.
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    What?
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    That's enough talk.
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    Let's get to the next part. The next part.
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    Wait. Thorkell.
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    I promise you double what England's giving you.
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    Here I go, Floki.
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    Veer left. Full speed.
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    Time for the deadly...
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    Keel-Buster!!
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    Oh, I missed.
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    Full speed.
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    Withdraw.
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    Men. Kill them.
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    Yes, sir.
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    Retreat. Retreat.
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    Hey, Floki.
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    Go ask King Sweyn
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    whether he's bored
    of always fighting battles he's going to win.
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    There's no chance that we'll be able to convince him.
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    I see.
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    It was a waste of time.
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    So, what shall we do?
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    Attack them now, without delay.
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    Hey. Damn.
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    All right.
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    Damn. They're attacking the pier.
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    You bastard.
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    Hurry.
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    Damn.
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    - Damn. I missed.
    - Get more rocks.
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    Out of my way.
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    Wow.
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    Here we go.
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    How'd you like that?
    That was my special...
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    er... Log-Dropper!!
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    The name says it all.
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    That was amazing.
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    Next.
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    Hurry up.
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    Yes, sir.
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    What's wrong with Sweyn's army?
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    Why don't you come up with something?
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    I know you can do better if you try.
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    At this rate, you won't capture London Bridge.
    Not even in a hundred years...
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    This is it. This guy looks fun.
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    Thorfinn. Can you hear me?
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    The huge man in front with the log.
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    That's Thorkell.
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    This is no good. Stop the ship.
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    He'll hit us if we get any closer.
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    Steer left.
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    Just a little further.
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    All right. That's enough.
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    Jump.
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    Don't touch him.
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    This jolly little fool...
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    is all mine.
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    Yeah.
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    Bastard.
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    Come on.
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    You're good...
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    For a kid.
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    Don't touch him.
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    I'll answer the challenge of this suicide attacker.
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    It's one-on-one.
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    All right. Bring it on, kid.
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    One-on-one, and unarmed?
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    Don't underestimate me.
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    Oh, he was aiming for my wrist.
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    Good job, kid.
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    I can see why he's so confident.
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    With a body and fists as big as his,
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    I'd be dead with one hit.
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    I like you.
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    I'm going to have some fun.
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    What?
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    Take that.
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    Oops.
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    Damn.
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    That was close.
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    I can't reach him.
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    All his weak points are up high.
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    Below his armpit.
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    His neck.
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    All right.
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    He's low.
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    So...
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    I'll kick him.
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    Run in there.
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    That hurts.
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    But I got you.
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    You did it.
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    Great, captain.
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    Kill him.
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    It's not over yet.
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    Here we go.
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    Oh, dear.
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    This won't work.
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    Thorfinn's getting beaten to a pulp.
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    I guess it wasn't going to work.
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    Yeah.
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    Askeladd.
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    That's the signal.
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    Yeah. Then it's time to retreat.
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    Retreat.
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    Withdraw all units.
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    What? No.
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    The battle ended while I was playing with the kid.
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    Hey, kid.
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    It looks like they abandoned you.
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    Poor kid.
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    Even though you tried hard.
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    What? Is he dead?
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    Hey.
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    Hey. Hey. Hey.
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    You still haven't lost the will to fight?
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    You're good, even though you're small.
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    Warrior.
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    Tell me your name.
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    Thorfinn.
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    Son of Thors.
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    I'm Thorfinn.
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    Thors?
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    Hey. Thors? Do you mean...?
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    Oh, there he goes.
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    Captain, your orders?
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    Shall we shoot him?
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    Don't shoot.
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    We'll let him go today.
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    Hey.
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    Warrior Thorfinn.
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    That was fun.
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    Let's do this again.
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    Let's finish things off next time.
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    Promise me.
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    That hurts.
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    Kill me, please.
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    Does anyone want to be killed?
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    I can kill you.
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    He's not going to make it.
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    He's been stabbed in the gut.
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    We can't save him.
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    Hey. Bring some onion soup over here.
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    Torgrim.
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    Take care of this.
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    I see.
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    So, we can't capture London.
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    No.
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    It's not that we can't capture London.
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    It will just take some time.
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    Time? How much time, Floki?
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    Yes. It depends on the size of their stockpile.
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    One year.
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    No. A half-year, if things go well.
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    It's already autumn.
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    We cannot spend so much time on just one city.
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    The overall situation is most important.
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    In everything we do,
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    we must prioritize gaining control over all of England.
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    Yes, sir.
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    We shall move our main forces to the west.
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    Leave 4000 soldiers
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    to continue the siege on London.
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    As you wish.
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    The 4000 soldiers will be under the command of...
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    Canute.
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    This is a good chance to boost his standing.
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    What?
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    That's not what we agreed upon.
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    The reason His Highness came
    to serve as a good example for the people.
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    That's what you said.
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    Ragnar. Please, refrain.
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    This is His Highness's will.
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    Against Thorkell,
    even the entire army stands no chance.
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    To defeat him with only one-fifth of the forces...
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    It's impossible.
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    Having so few men is the only way to help him.
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    But...
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    His Highness is unfamiliar with battle,
    and is experiencing emotional distress.
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    This is your responsibility, Ragnar.
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    Maybe it's because of the teachings of Christ.
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    He grew up to be faint of heart,
    even though he's a man.
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    It's because you spoiled him.
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    I apologize.
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    To Canute,
    I shall leave the soldiers laying siege to London.
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    You shall accompany him,
    and provide support, as his assistant.
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    Your Highness...
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    My shoulder is dislocated.
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    And my right ankle is sprained.
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    And I have a few broken ribs.
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    Damn it.
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    That madman.
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    Hey. Can you see them?
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    Most of them have retreated.
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    What?
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    Does that mean...?
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    Did we...
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    win?
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    We won?
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    - They ran away with their tails between their legs?
    - Then we have won.
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    What?
[20:41] ---
    What's going on?
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    We did it. We won.
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    What?
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    We won.
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    Hey, hey.
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    Hey.
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    Let's fight some more.
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    Hey. Hold on.
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    Hey.
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    You idiots.
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    Are you giving up on London?
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    Come back, you cowards.
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    Fight me.
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    Oh, what a pain.
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    Thorkell, you bastard.
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    Hey. What happened? You're alive?
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    You look terrible.
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    You had a bad opponent, Thorfinn.
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    By the way, I'm going to march on Wessex.
    What about you?
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    If it hurts to walk, I'll just leave you here.
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    We're going to get rich in Wessex.
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    I can't wait.
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    - You only got one arm.
    - I can handle anyone.
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    I'll kill them all.
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    That was fun.
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    Let's do this again.
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    That madman.
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    What's so enjoyable about battle?